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Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife
$369.95
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Part number: FRD0728
- 6.5-inch Nakiri blade
- 71-layer Dual Core Damascus
- Thin non-serrated edge
- Squared-off tip
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Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri
Handcrafted Japanese vegetable knife with a straight 71-layer Dual Core Damascus blade and Prussian blue micarta handle
The Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri is built for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables with clean, complete cuts. Its thin blade, straight cutting edge, and squared tip keep the edge parallel to the board for controlled push cutting through produce and herbs.
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Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife
Made for Vegetable Prep
The straight edge and squared-off tip make the knife ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables with clean, controlled push cuts.
The flat edge favors direct push cuts rather than the rocking motion used with a curved chef's knife. This keeps more of the edge in contact with the board, helping produce even slices and fully separated cuts.
Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife
A Straight Edge for Complete Cuts
The Nakiri differs from a chef's knife through its flat cutting profile. It is especially useful for repetitive vegetable prep because the edge contacts the board from heel to tip, reducing the uncut strands that can remain after rocking with a curved blade.
What stands out
Signature Features
6.5-inch Nakiri blade
A traditional Japanese vegetable profile with a straight edge and squared tip.
71-layer Dual Core Damascus
Alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steel form the blade and its flowing wave pattern.
Thin non-serrated edge
Moves cleanly through vegetables and fruit without the resistance of a thicker Western blade.
Squared-off tip
Supports controlled vegetable slicing, dicing, and chopping.
Prussian blue jute micarta handle
Offers balance, durability, and a secure grip.
Full composite tang
Extends through the handle for strength, stability, and balanced handling.
Handcrafted in Japan
Made by Shun using Japanese blade-making methods and modern stainless steels.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Vegetables
The straight edge handles slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables with control.
Chopping
Clean, controlled push cuts suit everyday vegetable and plant-based preparation.
Fruit
Handles fruit and other precise prep with a straight cutting edge.
Product details
Specifications
- Model
- FRD0728
- Knife type
- Nakiri
- Blade length
- 6.5 in
- Blade height
- 2 in
- Blade steel
- Dual Core VG10 and VG2 stainless steel
- Blade construction
- 71-layer Dual Core Damascus
- Blade edge
- Non-serrated
- Handle material
- Prussian blue jute micarta
- Overall dimensions
- 12 in L x 2 in H x 0.9 in W
- Weight
- 7.4 oz
- Country of origin
- Japan
From Our Founder
"The straight edge is the reason to own a Nakiri. It gives you complete contact with the board for vegetables and herbs, and the broad blade makes it easy to move everything into the pan."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Use & Care
Hand wash with gentle dish soap. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Warranty Information
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife?
Hand wash the Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri 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.
Is the Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife covered by a warranty?
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.
Does Shun sharpen the Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife?
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.
What is the Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife best used for?
The Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife is designed specifically for vegetables, fruits, and precise prep. Its straight edge and squared-off tip make it well suited to slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables.
How should I cut with the Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife?
Use the Shun Shiranami 6.5" Nakiri Knife with clean, controlled push cuts.
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