The Kasumi KASUMI TORA Nakiri knife is crafted with a dedicated vegetable blade, featuring a simple, cleaver-like shape that excels at cutting and shredding vegetables and herbs with ease. Its high-carbon molybdenum vanadium steel blade is renowned for sharpness, rust resistance, and ease of sharpening, ensuring long-lasting performance. The handle is made from magnolia wood and coated with black epoxy resin, delivering a lightweight, well-balanced, and comfortable grip for extended kitchen use. Handmade in Seki, Japan by expert craftsmen using traditional sword-making techniques, the Kasumi KASUMI TORA Nakiri combines centuries of manufacturing expertise with modern practicality. While perfect for vegetables and herbs, it’s important to note that this knife is not designed for splitting large, bone-in meat. This affordable knife series offers exceptional quality and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for those new to Japanese knives.