From the Premier Blonde Collection. A Nakiri is a Japanese-style vegetable knife with an elegant and interesting shape. With its blunt tip, the Shun Premier Blonde Nakiri is safer to use in the kitchen, but without sacrificing any of the slicing and dicing power needed when processing vegetables and other foods. Because of its straight blade, edge, and spine, the Nakiri isn't rocked like a chef's knife. Instead, use a push cut by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the edge parallel to the cutting surface. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan. Includes free lifetime sharpening VG-Max steel/Pakkawood Handle Hand wash Limited lifetime manufacturer warranty Made in Japan SPECIFICATIONS Blade length: about 5.5". Gifts - Kitchen > Shun > Saks Fifth Avenue > Barneys. Shun.