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Samura Blacksmith Nakiri Knife 168 mm
168 mm / SKU: SBL-0043
€101,99
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The edge, in numbers
A Japanese-style nakiri knife for vegetables and fruit. The straight 168 mm hammered blade is AUS-8 stainless steel (58–59 HRC) with a convex edge, fitted with a black Micarta handle.
- Blade material
- AUS-8
- Hardness
- 58–59 HRC
- Edge type
- Convex edge
- Blade length
- 168 mmBlade 168 mm of 312 mm overall
The details
A closer look
The Samura Blacksmith nakiri knife is a Japanese-style vegetable knife with a 168 mm hammered blade. Its straight blade with a squared tip lets you cut straight down through vegetables, without pushing or pulling, for even slices. If vegetables and fruit make up most of your prep, this is a dedicated knife for the job.
Blade and steel
The blade is a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel at 58–59 HRC. That hardness suits everyday vegetable prep: the edge copes well with regular use and is not difficult to restore on a whetstone. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and washing and drying the knife after use helps keep it that way.
Like every Blacksmith knife, this nakiri is made in line with traditional forging technology and goes through extensive manual processing. Its hammered finish gives the 54 mm high blade a hammering pattern of its own. The edge is sharpened by hand on a whetstone to a convex profile, so the sides of the blade curve gently into the cutting edge rather than meeting in a flat V-shaped bevel.
Handle and balance
The black Micarta handle is durable and has a classic oval shape, so you keep a confident grip and comfortable hold when there is a lot to chop. A stainless steel bolster sits between blade and handle. Expect more weight in the hand than with other SAMURA knives, as is typical of the Blacksmith series: this nakiri weighs 247 g and is 312 mm long overall.
Best uses
- Cutting vegetables into even slices
- Chopping and dicing vegetables, such as onions
- Cutting vegetables into strips and cubes
- Slicing and cutting fruit
Care and sharpening
Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. After that, 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, leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade, and store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.
About the Blacksmith series
The Blacksmith series pays homage to traditional forging, and each hand-made blade has its own hammering pattern. Every knife is wrapped in a decorative Japanese-style chef-roll and packed in a gift box, and like all SAMURA knives it comes with a 2-year warranty.
Key features
- Hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blade, 58–59 HRC
- Hand-sharpened convex edge, 15–17° factory angle
- Black Micarta handle with stainless steel bolster
- 168 mm blade, 312 mm overall, 247 g net weight
- Wrapped in a chef-roll and supplied in a gift box
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Blacksmith |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Nakiri knife |
| Purpose | Vegetables & fruits |
| Blade length | 168 mm |
| Total length | 312 mm |
| Blade height | 54 mm |
| Total width | 24 mm |
| Net weight | 247 g |
| Blade material | AUS-8 stainless steel |
| Hardness | 58–59 HRC |
| Steel layers | 1 |
| Blade finish | Hammered |
| Edge type | Convex edge |
| Handle material | Micarta |
| Handle color | Black |
| Bolster | Stainless steel |
| Gift box | Yes |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 37 × 8.5 × 3.3 cm |
| SKU | SBL-0043 |
| EAN | 4751029322005 |
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 AUS-8 steel with a convex edge: a #1000/#3000 whetstone, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
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| Blade length | 168 mm | 167 mm |
| Handle material | Micarta | Pakka wood |
| Edge type | Convex edge | Double-bevel edge |
| Series | Blacksmith | Kaiju |
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| Hardness | 58–59 HRC | 60–61 HRC |
| Blade length | 168 mm | 167 mm |
| Handle material | Micarta | G-10 |
| Edge type | Convex edge | Double-bevel edge |
| Series | Blacksmith | Pro-S Lunar |
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What steel is the Samura Blacksmith Nakiri Knife 168 mm made of?
The blade is made of AUS-8 stainless steel. It is hardened to 58–59 HRC.
How long is the blade?
The blade is 168 mm long. The total length is 312 mm.
What kind of edge does it have?
Edge type: Convex 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 AUS-8 steel with a convex edge: a #1000/#3000 whetstone, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
Does it come in a gift box?
Yes, it comes in a gift box.
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.
Four reasons to choose SAMURA
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Ultra-sharp from the first cut
Steel guideJapanese-grade AUS-8, AUS-10, VG-10 and Damascus steels, hardened to 58–61 HRC and sharpened to a razor-sharp, precise edge.
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