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Samura Okinawa Nakiri Knife 172 mm
172 mm / SKU: SO-0174
€58,99
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The edge, in numbers
A Japanese-style nakiri for chopping, slicing and dicing vegetables and fruit. It has a 172 mm double-bevel blade in AUS-8 stainless steel (58–59 HRC) and a rosewood handle with a nylon bolster.
- Blade material
- AUS-8
- Hardness
- 58–59 HRC
- Edge type
- Double-bevel edge
- Blade length
- 172 mmBlade 172 mm of 326 mm overall
The details
A closer look
The Samura Okinawa nakiri knife is a Japanese-style vegetable knife with a 172 mm blade. It is made for preparing vegetables and fruit, whether you are chopping, slicing or dicing. The blade is AUS-8 stainless steel, and the handle is rosewood.
Blade and steel
The blade is a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant steel. At this hardness the edge stays keen through regular use and is straightforward to restore on a whetstone. The blade is 47 mm high.
The double-bevel edge is ground on both sides of the blade. That keeps it simple to look after: on a whetstone you sharpen one side until a burr appears, then the other.
Handle and balance
This nakiri has a rosewood handle with a nylon bolster. The knife weighs 142 g net and measures 326 mm overall.
Best uses
- Chopping and slicing vegetables
- Dicing onions and other vegetables
- Shredding cabbage and leafy greens
- Slicing and cutting fruit
- Preparing vegetables for your favourite Japanese dishes
Care and sharpening
Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. 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. 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 Okinawa series
The Okinawa collection combines modern technology with cultural heritage and reflects SAMURA's deep respect for Japanese knife-making traditions, with corrosion-resistant AUS-8 steel blades in classic Japanese shapes and a rosewood handle on every knife. Like all SAMURA knives, this nakiri comes with a 2-year warranty.
Key features
- AUS-8 stainless steel blade, 58–59 HRC
- 172 mm blade with a double-bevel edge
- Rosewood handle with nylon bolster
- Net weight 142 g, overall length 326 mm
- 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Okinawa |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Nakiri knife |
| Purpose | Vegetables & fruits |
| Blade length | 172 mm |
| Total length | 326 mm |
| Blade height | 47 mm |
| Total width | 23 mm |
| Net weight | 142 g |
| Blade material | AUS-8 stainless steel |
| Hardness | 58–59 HRC |
| Steel layers | 1 |
| Edge type | Double-bevel edge |
| Handle material | Rosewood |
| Bolster | Nylon |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 37.3 × 8.8 × 3.3 cm |
| SKU | SO-0174 |
| EAN | 4751029320735 |
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: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to restore and refine the edge, an angle holder to keep the angle steady, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
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| Blade length | 172 mm | 173 mm |
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| Edge type | Double-bevel edge | Convex edge |
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What steel is the Samura Okinawa Nakiri Knife 172 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 172 mm long. The total length is 326 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 AUS-8 steel: a #1000/#3000 whetstone to restore and refine the edge, an angle holder to keep the angle steady, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
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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