Tojiro Gai 6.5" Nakiri Knife

The Tojiro Gai 6.5" Nakiri Knife is a beautifully crafted, all-purpose kitchen knife that combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design. Handcrafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan, this Santoku features a VG-10 stainless steel core clad in 37 layers of Damascus-style steel, creating a blade that is as durable as it is visually stunning. The Santoku profile excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fish, and meat with precision and ease. Its ergonomic Micarta handle, inspired by traditional Japanese armor (“gai”), provides a secure, comfortable grip and is accented with stainless steel hex bolts for enhanced strength and style. Perfectly balanced for everyday use, the Tojiro Gai Nakiri is a versatile knife that delivers both beauty and performance in equal measure.

Maker: Tojiro
Origin: Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan
Shape: Nakiri

Blade Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Hardness: 60-61 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel Damascus
Finish: Migaki ("Polished")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle: Full Tang Micarta with Rugged Texture & Stainless Steel Hex Bolt Rivets

Blade Length: 6.5" (165mm)
Edge Length: 6.5" (165mm)
Blade Height: 1.7" (45mm)
Handle Length: 4.5" (115mm)
Overall Length: 11.5" (293mm)
Spine Thickness: 1.9mm
Weight: 6.7 oz. (190g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).

Item number: F-1350