Nakiri Vegetable Knife 6" | Phantom Series | Dalstrong ©

Carefully designed to convey a look of stealthy motion, like a shadow racing through the dark, or a gust of wind blowing through the night, the Phantom Series of knives are elegant, agile and ruthless culinary instruments of exceptional performance. The Nakiri is a favorite among Asian knives for its proficiency, and is essential for any chefs who find themselves prepping vegetables in bulk. Precision forged from a single piece of ice tempered steel, the blade’s straight edge, spine and nose, make it a push-cut specialist, while the wider blades assists in scooping up food for transfer. Improving this blade further are it’s own unique rock-hollow divots, which minimize stuck on food and reduce friction.... Read More

Carefully designed to convey a look of stealthy motion, like a shadow racing through the dark, or a gust of wind blowing through the night, the Phantom Series of knives are elegant, agile and ruthless culinary instruments of exceptional performance. The Nakiri is a favorite among Asian knives for its proficiency, and is essential for any chefs who find themselves prepping vegetables in bulk. Precision forged from a single piece of ice tempered steel, the blade’s straight edge, spine and nose, make it a push-cut specialist, while the wider blades assists in scooping up food for transfer. Improving this blade further are it’s own unique rock-hollow divots, which minimize stuck on food and reduce friction. With a traditional Japanese D-shaped black pakkawood handle designed to tuck perfectly in the palm of your hand. Near the bolster a distinct red spacer and carefully crafted mosaic of copper and brass ensures added elegance and refinement. A hand-polished end cap creates counter balance, ensuring the nimble blade feels more like a ghostly extension of your body, than an ordinary kitchen tool.   

The Blade 

• 6” precision forged blade with premium Japanese AUS-8 at 58 HRC
• High levels of chromium (Cr) added to steel for stain resistance
• Partial tang for incredible robustness and quality
• Ice-tempered blade ensures excellent resilience and superior edge retention
• Ruthlessly sharp scalpel like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 13-15°
• Tapered blade design for durability and flexibility
• Polished spine to facilitate a comfortable pinch grip
• Beautiful hand polished satin finish blade, further refined with detailed engravings
• Precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for buttery smooth cut through.
• Cleans easily for low maintenance
• Minimal sized mirror polished bolster further perfects the carefully engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip
• Blade’s spine is hand polished to a smooth finish for enhanced pinch grip comfort 

The Handle 

• Stainless steel hand-polished end cap adds counter balance and distinction
• Premium quality laminated pakkawood handles imported from Spain, for superior strength, refinement, and beauty.
• Sanitary build perfect for busy kitchens
• Attractive red spacer adds distinction
• Carefully crafted brass and copper ‘phantom spirit’ mosaic adorns the handle
• Traditional Japanese D-shaped handle designed to tuck into the palm of your hand for superior hand control, comfort and agility