Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife
- 6.5 inch blade, 13.25 inches overall
- Dual core VG10 and VG2 Damascus steel
- 71 layers, forged
- Jute Micarta handle, Prussian blue
- Handcrafted in Japan, plain edge
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged Japanese vegetable knife with a straight blade and a wave patterned Damascus finish, built for push cuts. The listing gives no weight or care steps, and a straight edge cannot rock the way a chef knife does.
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ASIN: B0F7SPB18BModel: FRD0728Category: Usuba & Nakiri Knives
Overview
Not a pointed chef knife, this nakiri has a straight blade, edge and spine for clean up and down chopping. Layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steel form the Damascus blade, and a Prussian blue jute micarta handle with a full composite tang completes it.
The reason to consider it is the vegetable focused shape and the layered steel, which suit cooks who slice, dice and chop produce all day. The limitation is the flat profile, which cannot roll through a cut the way a curved blade does and is a poor fit for bones or hard items.
Who it's for
Cooks who prep salad, stir fry and vegetables and want a Japanese knife with a decorative layered blade. Those who rock the knife for herbs, break down poultry or need one knife for everything should choose a chef knife.
Pros and cons
- Straight edge for push cuts
- VG10 and VG2 layered steel
- Handcrafted in Japan
- Full composite tang
- Flat profile, no rocking cut
- Weight not listed
- Care steps not listed
Performance notes
The flat edge meets the board along its whole length, so a straight push cut separates vegetables cleanly. The VG10 core takes and holds a fine edge, and the softer outer layers shape the wave pattern on the blade.
Specifications
| Model | FRD0728 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 13.25 inches |
| BladeLength | 6.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Dual Core VG10 / VG2 |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Jute Micarta |
| Color | Blue |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Nakiri Knife |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Highlights | Handcrafted Japanese Vegetable Knife, Damascus Steel Blade |
Closest rivals on specs
Kai KAI AB5168 Nakiri Kitchen Knife- Item Length 13.2 vs 11.6 inches (+14%)
Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Shun Shiranami nakiri?
The knife only, as the included components show. No sheath, box or sharpener is listed.
Is the Shun Shiranami nakiri a cleaver?
No. It is a thin, straight Japanese vegetable knife, not a heavy chopper for bone.
Who makes the Shun Shiranami nakiri?
The brand is Shun and the manufacturer is listed as Kai.
Can the Shun Shiranami nakiri rock on a board?
Not well. The straight blade, edge and spine suit push cuts rather than a rocking motion.