Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Nakiri 165mm
$299.95
Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 Damascus Nakiri 165mm, Japanese vegetable knife
This nakiri is a flat vegetable knife for clean, straight push cuts. The blade is a practical everyday length. Forged by Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 with a damascus finish, it pairs hard, keen Japanese steel with the thin grind and balance that let the blade glide through food with less resistance. The forged carbon steel takes a keen edge and gains character with use.
Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 nakiri specifications
| Maker | Sakai Takayuki Ginga ZA-18 |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Nakiri (Japanese vegetable knife) |
| Blade length | 165 mm |
| Finish | Damascus (layered pattern) |
| Bevel | Double bevel |
| Best for | Clean vegetable cuts |
Care and everyday use
It is at its best for clean vegetable cuts. This is a carbon-steel blade, which takes an exceptionally keen edge but reacts with food and water. Hand wash and dry it immediately after use, wipe on a light coat of oil before storage, and expect a natural patina to form over time. Keep it off bone and frozen food, and sharpen on a whetstone to bring the edge back.
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by Sam O.
Great nakiri. Took a light touch-up on the stones to get it exactly how I like it, then flawless.
by Marcus T.
Scary sharp out of the box. Glides through onions and tomatoes with zero effort.
by Michael S.
Feels fantastic in the hand and the Damascus looks even better in person.
by Greg H.
The steel takes a wicked edge. Fit and finish are excellent for the price.