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Wüsthof CLASSIC 7" Hollow Edge Nakiri
$170.00
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Part number: 1040132617
- 7-inch Nakiri blade
- Straight cutting edge
- Hollow edge
- 1.9-inch blade width
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 7" Hollow Edge Nakiri
Forged 7-inch vegetable knife with a straight hollow edge, made in Solingen, Germany
The WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 7" Hollow Edge Nakiri is built for chopping, dicing, and thinly slicing vegetables, herbs, and fruit. Its broad forged blade provides generous knuckle clearance, while the hollow-ground indentations help sliced ingredients release from the steel.
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Wüsthof CLASSIC 7" Hollow Edge Nakiri
Direct Board Contact for Vegetable Prep
The 7-inch blade uses a long, straight cutting edge for controlled downward cuts. Its 1.9-inch width gives you useful clearance beneath the handle and a broad surface for transferring chopped ingredients from the board.
The hollow-ground indentations create small air pockets between the blade and the food, helping thin slices of vegetables and fruit release during repetitive prep.
Wüsthof CLASSIC 7" Hollow Edge Nakiri
A Dedicated Vegetable Knife
The Nakiri suits cooks who prefer a straight downward cutting motion instead of rocking a curved chef's knife. Its wide blade provides useful board clearance and ingredient transfer, while the hollow edge keeps repetitive slicing moving with less food buildup.
The blade resembles a cleaver, but its finely ground edge is intended for produce rather than bones, frozen food, or other rough cutting tasks.
What stands out
Signature Features
7-inch Nakiri blade
A traditional Japanese vegetable profile for chopping, dicing, and precise slicing.
Straight cutting edge
Creates consistent contact with the board during controlled downward cuts.
Hollow edge
Indentations along the blade help reduce sticking when slicing vegetables, herbs, and fruit.
1.9-inch blade width
Provides knuckle clearance and a broad surface for moving prepared ingredients.
Forged construction
Made using WÜSTHOF's forged production method for strength and balanced handling.
58 HRC hardness
Balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.
Black CLASSIC handle
The familiar riveted handle provides a secure grip and coordinates with the wider CLASSIC collection.
Made in Solingen, Germany
Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Chopping
Handles vegetables and herbs with direct downward cuts.
Cutting
Provides clean board contact for everyday produce preparation.
Fruit
Produces thin, controlled slices through apples, citrus, melons, and other fruit.
Herbs
Chops and minces herbs with a broad, stable blade.
Vegetables
Moves efficiently through onions, cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, and other produce.
Product details
Specifications
- Product Type
- Hollow edge Nakiri
- Series
- WÜSTHOF CLASSIC
- Blade Length
- 7 in
- Blade Width
- 1.9 in
- Handle Length
- 4.4 in
- Edge Style
- Hollow edge
- Production Method
- Forged
- Blade Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Handle Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- WÜSTHOF SKU
- 1040132617
From Our Founder
"A Nakiri feels direct on the cutting board. The straight edge completes each cut cleanly, and the broad blade makes it easy to move a full batch of vegetables into the pan."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Use & Care
Hand wash and towel-dry immediately.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen the Asian-style edge at 10° per side as needed.
Do not use for bones, frozen food, or other rough cutting tasks.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen the Asian-style edge at 10° per side as needed.
Do not use for bones, frozen food, or other rough cutting tasks.
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the WÜSTHOF CLASSIC Nakiri best used for?
The Nakiri is designed primarily for preparing vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Its broad, relatively straight cutting edge supports controlled downward cuts for chopping, dicing, and making thin slices of onions, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, and other produce.
How does a Nakiri differ from a Santoku?
A Nakiri has a rectangular blade and a straighter cutting edge designed primarily for vegetable preparation. A Santoku has a more pointed profile and is suited to a broader range of work, including vegetables, fish, and boneless meat. Both support controlled downward cutting motions.
Can I use the CLASSIC Nakiri as a meat cleaver?
No. Despite its cleaver-like appearance, the Nakiri is a finely sharpened vegetable knife. It should not be used to chop through bones, frozen foods, or other hard materials that can damage the blade.
What is the benefit of the hollow edge on this Nakiri?
The hollow-edge indentations help reduce food sticking by creating small air pockets as the knife cuts. This is particularly useful during repetitive vegetable preparation, when thin slices of cucumber, potato, or other ingredients can cling to a smooth blade.
