Suncraft Senzo Professional 6.5-inch (165mm) Nakiri

The nakiri is the Japanese vegetable knife, and this Senzo Professional version pairs a 6.5-inch blade with Suncraft’s SG2 core. The edge is flat from heel to tip, so each push cut meets the board along its full length and separates a carrot or a stack of scallions completely.

A tall, rectangular blade gives knuckle clearance and a wide face for carrying chopped vegetables to the pan. Because there is no pointed tip, it is a forgiving knife for cooks who prep a lot of produce and want speed and precision without rocking the blade. The hard SG2 edge holds its keenness through long sessions of vegetable prep, and the black pakkawood handle and welded bolster match the rest of the Senzo Professional line. This high-hardness steel is tougher than many softer steels and well suited to a professional kitchen. Suncraft pairs a Western-style handle with the Japanese nakiri shape, and the elegantly simple design is an excellent value given the quality of the materials, the fit and finish of the handle and the balance of the knife. Vegetarian cooks and anyone who fills a wok with sliced produce will find it the fastest knife for the job.

Nakiri or Bunka?

The Senzo Professional Bunka Knife adds a pointed tip for protein and detail work.