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Samura Artefact Nakiri Knife 173 mm
173 mm / SKU: SAR-0043
€110,99
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The edge, in numbers
A nakiri knife for chopping and slicing vegetables and fruit. It has a 173 mm blade of 5-layer AUS-10 Damascus steel (59–61 HRC) and a grey stainless steel handle.
- Blade material
- AUS-10 Damascus5 layers
- Hardness
- 59–61 HRC
- Edge type
- Double-bevel edge
- Blade length
- 173 mmBlade 173 mm of 302 mm overall
The details
A closer look
The Samura Artefact nakiri knife is a vegetable knife with a 173 mm blade, made for chopping and slicing. Its blade length and shape suit leafy greens such as lettuce and cabbage as well as hard vegetables like carrots and potatoes, and it slices fruit too. It pairs a 5-layer AUS-10 Damascus steel blade with a grey stainless steel handle.
Blade and steel
The blade is made from AUS-10 Damascus steel built up in 5 layers and hardened to 59–61 HRC. In practice, this hardness helps the edge stay keen through daily cutting. A hard edge also asks for a little care: keep it away from bones, frozen food and glass boards.
The double-bevel edge is sharpened by hand and ground on both sides, which keeps resharpening on a whetstone straightforward. The blade carries a stonewash finish: a matte, stony surface that helps to hide scratches and wear over time and reduces the appearance of fingerprints. The blade is 49 mm high.
Handle and balance
The handle is made of grey stainless steel with the same stonewash finish as the blade. The textured steel matches the blade, so the knife has an all-metal look. The knife measures 302 mm overall and weighs 180 g net.
Best uses
- Chopping and slicing vegetables
- Cutting lettuce, cabbage and other leafy greens
- Cutting through hard vegetables such as carrots and potatoes
- Slicing fruit
Care and sharpening
Rinse the knife with hot water before first use, then wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and do not leave the knife in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and sharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items.
About the Artefact series
The Artefact collection combines a prehistoric look with modern blade quality and draws on the minimalism of humanity's earliest tools. Its stonewash finish gives every knife a cold, stony feel that is both rugged and reliable.
Key features
- 5-layer AUS-10 Damascus steel blade, 59–61 HRC
- Stonewash blade finish, hand-sharpened double-bevel edge
- Grey stainless steel handle, stonewash finish
- 173 mm blade, 302 mm overall, 180 g net weight
- 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Artefact |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Nakiri knife |
| Purpose | Vegetables & fruits |
| Blade length | 173 mm |
| Total length | 302 mm |
| Blade height | 49 mm |
| Total width | 25 mm |
| Net weight | 180 g |
| Blade material | AUS-10 Damascus steel |
| Hardness | 59–61 HRC |
| Steel layers | 5 |
| Blade finish | Stonewash |
| Edge type | Double-bevel edge |
| Handle material | Stainless steel |
| Handle color | Gray |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 35.1 × 9.7 × 3.2 cm |
| SKU | SAR-0043 |
| EAN | 4751029322920 |
Specifications: SAMURA product data
Care & sharpening
Keep it sharp
- Before first use, rinse with hot water and wipe dry.
- Use only on wooden or plastic cutting boards, never on glass.
- Take care with food that contains bones: use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade for frozen food.
- Clean by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe dry. A dishwasher is not recommended.
- Do not leave knives in the sink for a long time.
- Store in a brush block or knife holder so that the blade does not touch metal items.
- Sharpen on a whetstone and keep the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Use a honing rod between sharpenings, moving the edge along the rod from the handle to the point.
- Never test sharpness with bare hands; use a piece of paper.
Care and keep
Care kit for this knife
Chosen for Damascus steel: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to sharpen, a #8000 stone for a finer polished edge, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder (place the knife spine-first).
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| This knife | Suggested | |
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| Blade material | AUS-10 Damascus steel | AUS-8 stainless steel |
| Hardness | 59–61 HRC | 58–59 HRC |
| Blade length | 173 mm | 167 mm |
| Handle material | Stainless steel | Pakka wood |
| Blade finish | Stonewash | Hammered |
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| Hardness | 59–61 HRC | 60–61 HRC |
| Blade length | 173 mm | 167 mm |
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| Blade finish | Stonewash | Hammered |
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What steel is the Samura Artefact Nakiri Knife 173 mm made of?
The blade is made of AUS-10 Damascus steel. It is hardened to 59–61 HRC.
How long is the blade?
The blade is 173 mm long. The total length is 302 mm.
What kind of edge does it have?
Edge type: Double-bevel edge.
How do I keep it sharp?
Wash it by hand, dry it straight away and cut on a wooden or plastic board. Chosen for Damascus steel: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to sharpen, a #8000 stone for a finer polished edge, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder (place the knife spine-first).
How fast is delivery, and can I return it?
Standard shipping is free from €79 and EU delivery usually takes 2–5 business days. You can return it within 14 days, and it has a 2-year legal guarantee.
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