Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba Nakiri 180mm Ebony HandleThe Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba Nakiri 180mm by Myojin Riki is a double bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring stainless clad Ginsan steel and an octagonal ebony handle, best fit for users seeking precise push cutting performance with straightforward care. This 180mm nakiri has a flat edge profile designed for clean vertical chopping through vegetables without rocking, ensuring full board contact to prevent connected food after the cut. The blade measures

As part of Tojiro's entry-level single bevel series

The reactive nimai construction lacks stainless cladding and requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust

but unfortunately when I was ready to buy

applying heat treatment that supports the steel's high hardness range of 62-65 HRC

it is relatively hard to sharpen due to its hardness and carbide structure

The sharply defined tip suits scoring

making it ideal for a variety of kitchen tasks

which are made of a single piece of synthetic rubber

contributing to a total weight of 305g and a total length of 382mm

The knife weighs 239g with a 51mm heel height and 165mm edge length

The Tsunehisa VG1 Gyuto 210mm Pakkawood is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife best fit for users seeking a general-purpose blade with stainless steel construction and a western handle profile

The san-mai construction pairs the cutting performance of high-carbon Blue 2 steel with the practical usability of stainless cladding