Which 210 nakiri?

[captaincaed]

My favorite nakiriView attachment 98289

It's also a little easier to find in 210

 

[labor of love]

My favorite nakiriView attachment 98289

My favorite Cleaver

 

[captaincaed]

has anyone consciously bought a 210 nakiri over a cleaver?

I've consciously bought knives over nakiri and cleavers.

 

[spaceconvoy]

has anyone consciously bought a 210 nakiri over a cleaver?

Last time I did, I was still coming down on a heavy dose of quaaludes. I thought I was leaving a negative yelp review for my local starbucks, but the next morning I realized I had unconsciously bought a 210 nakiri.

 

[captaincaed]

My favorite Cleaver View attachment 98290

Toyama?

 

[chappychap]

Could possibly also consider the Shibata Kotetsu...

FWIW I was looking for a flat profile for better push cutting and eventually just ended up trying the Shibata Kotetsu 240. Currently my favourite knife. As long as you take care of the blade with good technique, it'll take care of you

Keen to see how this pans out for you though, as I'd be open to a longer nikiri than my 165 Anryu in the future.

 

[RockyBasel]

My favorite nakiriView attachment 98289

Whatever it is, it is purdy

 

[RockyBasel]

FWIW I was looking for a flat profile for better push cutting and eventually just ended up trying the Shibata Kotetsu 240. Currently my favourite knife. As long as you take care of the blade with good technique, it'll take care of you

Keen to see how this pans out for you though, as I'd be open to a longer nikiri than my 165 Anryu in the future.

I have two 210 Nakiri’s - Watanabe Pro and Toyama. Love them both, and they are a joy to use - Watanabe the more heavier of the two

nimble enough and easy to use

 

[JoBone]

Cutting a watermelon this morning, thinking it would be nice to have a larger Nakiri...

I am only half joking in recommending a Kiritsuki as many tend to be a combination of a Gyuto and Nakiri.

 

[BillHanna]

Cutting a watermelon this morning, thinking it would be nice to have a larger Nakiri...

not a nakiri, but close enough?

 

[labor of love]

Toyama?

I actually can’t remember. Toyama or wat.

 

[JoBone]

I’ve heard really good things about the usubas from Hideo Kitaoaka. He’s 70 and only makes tradition Japanese knives, if you want a single bevel, he’s a good option.

Sukenari also make a 210 usuba and if they are anything like their other knives, I imagine they will be top notch.

 

[Qapla']

Cutting a watermelon this morning, thinking it would be nice to have a larger Nakiri...

They're out there, but they aren't always called "nakiri". You might find super-size nakiri's listed as "suika-kiri" ("watermelon-cutter"), "negi-kiri" ("scallion[-bunch] cutter"), "oh-gata nakiri" ("large-scale nakiri"), or yet something else. You'll likely have to do some digging around.

Here are some examples from Masahiro and Takayuki.

 

[zizirex]

Why only 210 if you can get 360?

https://www.aiandomknives.com/colle...termelon-cutter-360mm-rosewood-handle-limited

 

[josemartinlopez]

I've actually found it more satisfying to cut a softer papaya in half, but you don't need a nakiri.

 

[RockyBasel]

I've actually found it more satisfying to cut a softer papaya in half, but you don't need a nakiri.

what did you use to cut papaya?

how was the cutting experience - did the knife perform well?

 

[Slim278]

what did you use to cut papaya?

how was the cutting experience - did the knife perform well?

 

[RockyBasel]

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Since when has asking two sinole questions on this forum stirring up things

 

[Noodle Soup]

Why only 210 if you can get 360?

https://www.aiandomknives.com/colle...termelon-cutter-360mm-rosewood-handle-limited

I've seen a lot of extra long nakari shaped knives being used SE Asia for melons and other fruit. Usually Kiwi or a similar brand at very low prices rather than the ultra expensive by their standards Japanese versions.