Kazan SRS-13 Nakiri 165mm (6.4")

Description   Our newest additions to the Kazan collection are forged in Tosa, Japan out of SRS-13 steel. SRS-13 is a stainless hard powdered steel which holds an edge for a long time. Powdered steels are known for their exceptional edge retention and easy maintenance. Each knife is fitted with a beautiful octagonal oak handle and hand-sharpened. Kazan is made exclusively for Chubo. Why we love it: Awesome performance, easy care and a great price point. About this shape Nakiri knives are the double edged Western style equivalent of a single-edged Japanese usuba knife. Thanks to their straight blade, nakiri are ideal for julienne, brunoise allumette an other precision knife cuts for vegetables. Also a great tool for cutting into very hard skinned produce like pumpkins and squash.  Specifications Handle material Octagonal Oak Wa-handle Blade length 165 mm (5.9") Thickness at spine 1.9 mm Thickness at tip 1.9 mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 62 Edge / Bevel Double (50/50)