Samura Okinawa Stonewash Nakiri Knife 172 mm
172 mm / SKU: SO-0174B
€64,99
VAT included
The edge, in numbers
A Japanese-style nakiri for chopping, slicing and dicing vegetables and fruit. It has a 172 mm AUS-8 stainless steel blade (58–59 HRC) with a stonewash finish, and a rosewood handle.
- 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 Stonewash nakiri knife is a Japanese-style vegetable knife with a 172 mm blade. It is made for the everyday work of preparing vegetables and fruit, from chopping and slicing to dicing. The blade is AUS-8 stainless steel with a stonewash finish, 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 holds up well to regular use and can be restored on a whetstone when it dulls. The blade is 47 mm high.
The double-bevel edge is ground on both sides of the blade, which keeps resharpening straightforward. The blade also has a stonewash finish: the Okinawa series is offered with a plain AUS-8 or an AUS-8 Stonewash blade, and this nakiri is the stonewash version.
Handle and balance
Like every knife in the Okinawa series, this nakiri has a rosewood handle, here 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
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 it 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 Stonewash series
Every knife in the Okinawa Stonewash collection, the stonewash line of the Okinawa series, has a corrosion-resistant AUS-8 blade in a classic Japanese shape and a rosewood handle. The series reflects SAMURA's deep respect for Japanese knife-making traditions, and 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 stonewash finish and double-bevel edge
- Rosewood handle with nylon bolster
- Net weight 142 g, overall length 326 mm
- 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Okinawa Stonewash |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Blade finish | Stonewash |
| Edge type | Double-bevel edge |
| Handle material | Rosewood |
| Bolster | Nylon |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 37.3 × 8.8 × 3.3 cm |
| SKU | SO-0174B |
| EAN | 4751029327109 |
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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What steel is the Samura Okinawa Stonewash 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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