Nakiris are double bevel knives designed specifically for working with vegetables. Nakiris are characterized by their flat profiles and squared off tips. This profile makes these knives ideal for pushing, cutting and chopping.

Tadafusa Stainless Clad #2 Aogami Hand forged in Sanjo City Niigata at the Tadafusa workshop. These knives have a core of #2 aogami aka blue steel clad with stainless steel and fitted with a traditional Japanese style handle.The aogami core is not stainless so care should be taken to avoid rust; the winner should avoid soaking in water or leaving food on knife.