A knife for all the veg-heads, with a straight blade for clean, even chops, plus a wide surface for scooping all that goodness into the pot.
60-Day Test Drive
Lifetime Warranty Against Defects
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Rust-Proof
ACUTO440 Steel
Up & Down Chop
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This is my second Misen knife, I've had the Utility Knife for 3 years and it's been the only thing I've used, and when I decided I wanted something a bit like a Chinese chef's knife or a santoku or nakiri for vegetable chopping, I saw that Misen had just come out with their spin on a nakiri, and its just as lovely as my Utility Knife.
Just feels so good and nimble in the hand, so perfectly balanced and smooth, and I love the way they've designed this blade shape to be a bit closer to a santoku or cleaver than a traditional nakiri, sleek rounded contour. Beautiful knife
Already had a chef’s knife from Misen, which I love. When I saw this announced I was quick to preorder and was not disappointed. The knife feels great in hand, looks stylish, and chops veggies with ease.
Knife works very well, it's a big blade but is very easy to use with small hands. cuts even tough squash easily.
This is my fourth Misen knife purchase, all but one are the 5.5 versions, as I have small hands and prefer the agility afforded by a smaller knife. The Nakiri is hands down my favorite! I love the blade shape, it's thinness, the balance. I find it not only cuts vegetables with ease, but also delicate tomatoes, and is great for thin slicing cheese. It's the one I reach for more often than the others, as it has proven to be very versatile.
The nakiri's straight blade is what sets it apart from a standard chef's knife — instead of rocking through cuts, you push straight down for full board contact on every slice. That makes it especially good for stacking and chopping vegetables into clean, even pieces, and the wide blade surface doubles as a scoop for transferring everything straight into the pan or pot.
Made from AICHI ACUTO440 steel, this nakiri holds an edge well and resists rust even with minimal fuss, though hand washing and drying it right after use will keep it performing its best. If vegetable prep is only part of your routine, it pairs naturally with a paring knife for detail work, or you can build out a full lineup with the 3-Piece Knife Set, which covers the broader range of everyday cutting tasks.
If you already own other Misen knives, the nakiri in black gives you a matching set on your countertop or knife block. Whichever color you choose, expect the same steel, grind, and edge retention that make it a reliable daily prep knife.
