Nakiri 170mm Damascus San Mai
Like the Graphite series, this Damascus San Mai Nakiri also features Leszek Sikoń’s signature, chipped graphite look, integral bolster. You could be excused for thinking that it looks rough or uncomfortable to take in the hand, but it’s actually very comfortable and the textured combination of the bolster and the brute de forge on the face give the knife a very comforting sense of security when pinching the blade.
Balanced just forward of the bolster itself, the blade feels light and easily pivots from one angle to another. A super thin blade with a very sharp and thin edge, seriously taking notes from the Nakiri's Usuba heritage. If you have the skills, Katsuramuki with ease. The profile is virtually flat as you would expect from a Nakiri, with a subtle curve towards the nose of the blade.
The Damscus cladding is something unique, reminiscent of ocean swell or the foam after a wave crash on the beach, drawing back out to sea. Paired with mono block handles this Nakiri features a stunning stabilised redwood handle. An all-round beautiful piece of high-performance culinary art.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Nakiri
Edge Length: 175mm
Spine Heel: 2.2mm
Spine Mid: 2.2mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 2.1mm
Blade Height: 59.9mm
Weight: 278mm
Cutting Edge Steel: 26C3
Stainless: No
HRC: 65
Blade Construction: 3 Layer (San Mai)
Blade Finish: Brute de Forge
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Stabilised Redwood Burl
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya Included: No
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We process orders 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) and ship from our shop in Berlin, Germany. We ship with FedEx, UPS and Deutsche Post.
We are happy to offer free international shipping on a variety of orders depending on location and order value. You can check to see where things sit for you here.
Returns
At Modern Cooking we want our customers to be inspired and delighted by the products they purchase through our shop.
However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.
In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.
All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.
Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
