Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm SlimThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Slim is a double bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG1 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first timers and students seeking an affordable Echizen made nakiri. Produced by Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this 165mm blade measures 1. 6mm at the spine and weighs approximately 170g, presenting a slim profile designed specifically for vegetable preparation. This nakiri

this blade features White 2 carbon steel with a kasumi finish and soft iron nimai cladding

This san-mai construction suits users who require a stainless blade that resists wear while maintaining excellent out-of-the-box sharpness

Weighing 174g with a spine measuring 3

black buffalo ferrule and end cap

the Tokujou line represents an intermediate level WA honcho with distinct fit and finish characteristics

Designed for right-handed use

This specific profile measures on the thicker side and carries a double bevel edge geometry suited to general purpose kitchen tasks

The ho wood octagonal handle with synthetic horn ferrule provides a traditional grip suited to precise cutting tasks

2" (11 x 22cm) dimensions provide ample space for grating wasabi

with spine thickness measuring 6

providing a functional grip suited to traditional single bevel technique

I find this type of exthinguishing pot very economical