Custom
Nakiri Knife - 6.5"

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Master your veggie prep with the 6.5" Custom Nakiri Knife. Inspired by traditional Japanese design, this straight-edge blade delivers crisp, precise cuts — perfect for slicing, dicing, and julienning vegetables with ease.

SKU

8633-6.5

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Linen Micarta

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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Messermeister Custom 6.5-inch nakiri knife with wide straight blade and ergonomic handle for chopping vegetables
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Meet your ultimate vegetable prep companion — the Custom Nakiri Knife 6.5". Designed with a squared-off tip and straight-edge blade, it delivers clean, precise cuts through everything from delicate herbs to hearty root vegetables.

Crafted from cold-rolled steel and laser cut for exceptional accuracy, the blade features a durable ceramic stonewashed finish that enhances both performance and style. Whether you’re slicing butternut squash, chiffonading basil, or dicing onions with smooth efficiency, the Nakiri’s precision and balance make prep work feel effortless.

The wide blade makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients from board to bowl, while the ergonomic handle provides a secure, comfortable grip during extended use. Rooted in traditional Japanese design and refined for today’s kitchen, this knife transforms everyday chopping into a seamless culinary experience.

Behind the Build:
Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 11.5 in | 292 mm

Blade Type

The Nakiri blade has a straight, flat edge designed for precise and efficient chopping of vegetables, allowing for clean, downward cuts without rocking.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Ceramic Stonewash
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Flat Grind
15º
57 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Linen Micarta

Blade

Width: 1.97 in | 50 mm
Length: 6.69 in | 170 mm
Thickness at spine: 2 mm

Handle

Width (including bolster): 4.76 in | 121 mm

Tasks

A Nakiri knife is designed for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing vegetables with precision, creating uniform cuts, and handling delicate produce without bruising.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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