Description
xElevate your chopping with the HOSHANHO 7-Inch Nakiri Knife
Experience a kitchen tool designed to glide through vegetables, fruits, and more. The 7-inch nakiri combines precise control with a balance that feels natural in the hand, making daily prep tasks smoother and more enjoyable. The blade is crafted from Japanese 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel and hardened through vacuum heat treatment to around 60 HRC, offering durability and edge retention without sacrificing maneuverability. Each blade is hand-polished to a sharp 15-degree edge, supporting clean, even slices with less effort. The knife’s scallop-shaped hollow pits help reduce sticking, helping you move quickly from carrot to cucumber with minimal drag. Paired with a thoughtfully shaped pakkawood handle, this knife feels balanced in your grip and designed for comfortable, extended use.
Key benefits at a glance
- Ultra sharp blade: hand-polished to a 15-degree edge for precise cuts.
- Durable steel: 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel with 60 HRC hardness after vacuum treatment.
- Ergonomic comfort: pakkawood handle balances blade weight for reduced fatigue.
- Non-stick design: hollow-ground pits minimize sticking for smoother slicing.
- Versatile use: ideal for vegetables, fruits, and light meat tasks, all in one tool.
What you can expect in daily use
- Vegetable prep: precise dicing, even slicing, and uniform julienne for greens, roots, and gourds.
- Fruit prep: clean, thorough cuts that preserve the fruit’s texture and shape.
- Light meat and seafood tasks: capable of smaller, controlled cuts when needed.
- Everyday performance: a reliable all-rounder that stays sharp through steady kitchen use.
Care and maintenance
- Hand wash and dry promptly to maintain the blade’s finish.
- Avoid dishwasher to preserve the pakkawood handle and edge.
- Regular honing helps maintain the 15-degree edge between sharpenings.
- Store in a dry place to prevent moisture exposure.
Whether you’re upgrading your own kitchen or shopping for a thoughtful gift, the HOSHANHO Nakiri knife adds a refined tool to your collection. It’s designed to be a capable companion for everyday cooking tasks, offering potential efficiency without promising guarantees.
FAQ
Q: What is the blade made of and how hard is it?
A: The blade uses Japanese 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel, vacuum heat treated to about 60 HRC.
Q: Is this Nakiri knife suitable for different kitchen tasks?
A: Yes, its versatile design handles vegetables, fruits, and light meats for chopping, slicing, and dicing.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.