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A Kullenschliff (K) edge, also known as a Granton or Hollow-Edge, is designed to create an air pocket between the food and the blade, helping to prevent sticking. This dynamic design is featured on both the Lamson Nakiri and our Santoku.
Features
Origin of the Nakiri Knife
A Nakiri knife, when translated, literally means "vegetable chopper." "Na" means "vegetable" and "Kiri" means chopper.
The Nakiri knife is also very close to an Usuba knife which is also used as a vegetable slicer. However, unlike the Usuba, the Nakiri is double beveled. The Nakiri is, therefore, more popular for vegetable consumers, especially in Europe and the Americas
Both the Nakiri and Usuba knives originated in centuries-old Japan when the predominant diet consisted of seafood, rice, and vegetables. Japanese people continue to eat more fish than Europeans or Americans, so the Nakiri knife remains one of the most popular knives in Japan.
Use of a Nakiri Knife
The Nakiri knife has a deep belly on the knife with a predominantly straight edge crafted for chopping rather than rocking. The side on the knife looks a bit like a meat cleaver however the Nakiri is lighter and has a slimmer blade, allowing it to cut through onions, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables quicker and safer.
The length of the blade on Lamson's Nakiri is 7"
The main difference when using a Nakiri knife as opposed to a Chef's knife or even a Santoku is that the Nakiri is built for chopping with an up and down motion.
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