Kotetsu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm – Teak Wood Handle
A Japanese vegetable specialist combining a razor-sharp VG10 core, striking Damascus cladding and a traditional teak wood handle. The Kotetsu 165mm Nakiri is built for fast, precise and effortless vegetable preparation.
With its tall, rectangular blade and almost flat cutting edge, the Nakiri is designed specifically for vegetables. The 165mm size offers plenty of cutting space while remaining compact and highly controllable.
Why Choose a Nakiri?
Unlike a Gyuto or Santoku, the Nakiri has a tall blade with a flatter edge profile. This makes it particularly effective for clean push-cuts and chopping motions.
It excels at:
- Chopping onions and herbs
- Slicing cabbage and leafy vegetables
- Preparing carrots, courgettes and root vegetables
- Fine julienne and precise vegetable work
- Scooping and transferring prepared ingredients with the tall blade
The wide blade also provides excellent knuckle clearance and makes high-volume vegetable preparation particularly comfortable.
VG10 Stainless Steel
At the heart of the knife is a VG10 stainless steel cutting core, one of Japan's most established steels for quality kitchen knives.
VG10 offers a strong combination of sharpness, edge retention and corrosion resistance, making this Nakiri easy to maintain while still delivering the fine cutting performance expected from a Japanese knife.
Damascus & Hammered Finish
Layered stainless steel creates the distinctive Damascus pattern running along the blade, while the hammered upper section gives the knife additional texture and character.
The combination creates a unique design without sacrificing the clean, functional character of a traditional Nakiri.
Teak Wood Handle
The traditional Japanese-style teak wood handle keeps the knife light and well balanced. Its warm natural grain contrasts beautifully with the polished Damascus blade and gives each knife subtle individual character.
Specifications
Brand: Kotetsu
Knife Type: Nakiri / Vegetable Knife
Blade Length: 165mm
Core Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Damascus / Hammered
Handle: Teak Wood
Edge: Double Bevel
Maintenance: Stainless / Easy Care
Best For: Vegetables, herbs, chopping, slicing and precision prep
Who This Knife Is For
Ideal for vegetable lovers, home cooks and professional chefs who want a dedicated knife for vegetable preparation.
It is also an excellent second knife to pair with a Gyuto or Petty, giving you a specialist blade for the vegetable-heavy part of everyday kitchen work.
Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta
We selected this Kotetsu Nakiri because it combines three things that make sense in an everyday Japanese knife: practical VG10 stainless steel, a versatile 165mm Nakiri profile and a distinctive Damascus finish.
The natural teak handle and hammered Damascus blade also make it gift ready, especially for someone looking for a Japanese knife with a unique design that is still practical enough to use every day.