7" Nakiri Knife - Zhen Series (X05Z)

If you love salads, stir-frys, or soup prep, the Nakiri will quickly become your favorite tool. With its straight edge and flat, squared-off tip, this Japanese-style blade is designed for one thing: push-cutting vegetables without them clinging together like an accordion.

The Push-Cut Specialist

Unlike a curved chef knife that rocks, the Nakiri is designed to make full contact with the cutting board. This allows for clean, precise vertical chops through greens, carrots, and onions, keeping all your ingredients neatly separated. The ultra-hard ZDP-189 core ensures effortless slicing and exceptional edge retention.

Uncompromising Materials

The XZ05 Series represents the pinnacle of knife craftsmanship, combining exotic materials with meticulous attention to detail:

• ZDP-189 Core: Known for its extreme hardness (65-67 HRC), this Japanese powder steel delivers unparalleled sharpness and edge retention.
• Three-Layer Construction: The ZDP-189 core is clad in softer stainless steel for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.
• Desert Ironwood Handle: Prized for its density, stability, and rich figuring, the desert ironwood handle provides a comfortable and secure grip.
• Buffalo Horn Ferrule: A classic touch of elegance, the white buffalo horn ferrule adds both beauty and balance to the knife.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 7 inches (178mm)
• Blade Material: ZDP-189 core, 3-layer composite steel
• Handle Material: Desert Ironwood with White Buffalo Horn Ferrule
• HRC Hardness: 65-67
• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Series: XZ05 (Zhen)
• Model: X05Z-XC

Complete Your Set

Explore the rest of the XZ05 Series to assemble a complete collection of high-performance kitchen knives, each crafted with the same uncompromising attention to detail.