Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife
Made for Vegetable Preparation
A nakiri is intended for chopping down and forward rather than rocking like a chef’s knife.







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Part number: TDM0742
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5.5" Japanese vegetable knife with straight cutting edge, hammered Damascus blade, and walnut Pakkawood handle
The Shun Premier 5.5" Nakiri Knife is a dedicated vegetable knife for clean push cuts through onions, greens, carrots, and other produce. Its broad rectangular blade and relatively straight edge encourage efficient board contact, while the shorter length offers precise control for everyday preparation.
What stands out
Full, clean contact for push cutting and vegetable prep.
Fine 16° double-beveled edge supported by 68 layers of Damascus cladding.
Helps slices release from the blade.
Contoured walnut-colored grip resists moisture.
Best for
Handles clean, precise vegetable preparation for salads, stir-fries, and everyday cooking.
Its straight profile works well with a down-and-forward push cut.
Processes fruit cleanly with the same straight-blade push-cutting technique.
Product details
From Our Founder
"For someone who prepares vegetables every day, the compact nakiri brings useful control. It is a different working motion from a chef’s knife, not simply a smaller version."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Questions answered
Hand wash the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife with gentle dish soap rather than in the dishwasher, and dry it very thoroughly with an absorbent towel. Use a cutting board soft enough to take a slight cut line, avoid hard surfaces, bones, joints, frozen foods, and pits, and never pry or twist with the blade. Store it in a block, case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or the original box.
Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and construction for the original owner of knives purchased through an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace, and it is non-transferable. Normal wear, rust, improper use or maintenance, accidents, loss, theft, and modified products are not covered; Shun's wood accessories have a 90-day warranty against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Shun will sharpen your Shun cutlery free for as long as you own it, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US. Serrated knives can be honed by Shun's service but cannot be sharpened.
Yes. Shun sharpens Shun knives bought from an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace for free for as long as you own them; a $15 shipping and processing fee applies in the US. Straight edges are sharpened at 16° each side.
The Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife with a straight blade profile for clean, precise preparation. It is suited to vegetables, fruits, and other foods, including vegetables for salads or stir-fries.
Use the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife with a push cut, moving the knife down and forward.
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