Nakiyo Teak San Mai 4-Piece Set with Magnetic Stand

The Nakiyo Teak San Mai series is made just for us by Tojiro in Tsubame, Japan. With the same teak handle as the Teak Damascus series, it features the slightly softer, three-layer blades of the Tojiro Zen line. The octagonal handle is suitable for both right- and left-handed users. Our four-piece set includes just the right knives for nearly any task. For similar knives with alternative handle materials and shapes, check out the Tojiro Zen series. What you get 210 mm (8.3") Chef's Knife: Also known as a gyūtō (牛刀), meaning "beef knife," the chef's knife is your go-to tool for larger tasks. Originally designed for processing red meat, it can also be used to chop vegetables near the heel. 165 mm (6.5") Nakiri: Meaning "knife for cutting greens," the nakiri bōchō (菜切り包丁) is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife. While the gyuto's narrow blade and fine tip are better for cutting meat, the nakiri excels at chopping and dicing vegetables thanks to its broad, rectangular blade, which provide