{"product_id":"shun-shiranami-nakiri-65","title":"Shun Shiranami 6.5\" Nakiri Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShun Shiranami 6.5\" Nakiri\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Japanese vegetable knife with a straight 71-layer Dual Core Damascus blade and Prussian blue micarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Order from Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Shun retailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e We sell genuine Shun cutlery backed by the manufacturer's full warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from Texas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team can help with knife selection, suitable cutting surfaces, storage, sharpening, and long-term care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Vegetable Prep\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 6.5-inch blade provides enough length for cabbage, squash, leafy greens, and larger vegetables while remaining easy to guide through detailed prep. Its 2-inch blade height gives you knuckle clearance and a broad surface for moving chopped ingredients from the board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5-inch Nakiri blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional Japanese vegetable profile with a straight edge and squared tip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71-layer Dual Core Damascus steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steel form the blade and its flowing wave pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin non-serrated edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves cleanly through vegetables and fruit without the resistance of a thicker Western blade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-inch blade height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides useful knuckle clearance and a broad surface for collecting chopped ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrussian blue jute micarta handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin-stabilized jute provides a durable, water-resistant grip with a deep blue finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull composite tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extends through the handle for strength, stability, and balanced handling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.4-ounce weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives the broad blade substance while preserving the control expected from a Japanese vegetable knife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made by Shun using Japanese blade-making methods and modern stainless steels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Straight Edge for Complete Cuts\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Founder\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTony Boulton, Founder, Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShips from Texas with Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Shun knife is carefully packed at our Texas facility to protect the Damascus blade, fine edge, squared tip, and micarta handle in transit. Design \u0026amp; Grace is an authorized Shun retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51901503439169,"sku":"FRD0728","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1968\/2881\/files\/DesignGrace-Shun-Shiranami-6-5-Nakiri-Knife-1.jpg?v=1785266687","url":"https:\/\/designandgrace.com\/products\/shun-shiranami-nakiri-65","provider":"Design and Grace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}