When to Use Nakiri Knife?

A Nakiri knife is a classic Japanese-style knife that has a straight, symmetrical edge that is most commonly used for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables.

What is a nakiri knife used for?

A nakiri knife is a Japanese knife that is ideal for cutting up every type of veggie or mincing the smallest pieces of garlic. It is a unique kitchen knife because of its flat straight edge blade and its blade length which tends to be longer than many other prep knives.

Do you really need a nakiri knife?

Your nakiri can also be every bit as useful as your chef's knife. They can tackle little jobs like mincing garlic and chopping herbs, but they can also get stuck into a big leafy pile of kale or a 5lb cabbage and hold their own. If you're vegan and only cut veggies, this is the knife you need.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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