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Bring a little character to everyday prep with the Sea Creature Series 18cm Nakiri Vegetable Knife. Designed with a wide, straight-edged blade, this Nakiri is made for slicing, chopping, and dicing vegetables with controlled, precise cuts.
The 45-layer Damascus blade with an AUS-10 core combines a distinctive layered pattern with a hard 60±2 HRC blade, while the colourful Sea Creature resin handle gives the knife its unmistakable look.
What Is This Knife For?
A Nakiri is a vegetable-focused kitchen knife, designed around a wide blade and straight cutting edge. It is particularly useful for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs, making it a strong specialist alongside an all-purpose chef knife.
Best For
Chopping vegetables
Slicing and dicing
Preparing leafy greens and herbs
Fruit and other produce
Cooks who prefer a wide, straight-edged vegetable knife
Everyday vegetable preparation
Key Features & Specifications
45-Layer AUS-10 Damascus: AUS-10 core with layered Damascus construction and a distinctive patterned finish.
18cm / 7" Blade: A practical size for everyday vegetable preparation.
Wide Nakiri Profile: Provides a generous cutting surface for chopping and slicing produce.
Blade Height: Approximately 2–5.5cm from the tip toward the bolster.
60±2 HRC: Hardness specification suited to a precision kitchen knife.
Sea Creature Resin Handle: Colourful resin construction with a distinctive patterned inlay.
Full Tang Construction: The blade steel extends through the handle for a substantial, solid construction.
Pinch-Grip Friendly: Rounded rectangle handle profile designed for controlled handling.
Care & Use
Hand wash and dry thoroughly after use.
Use on a suitable cutting board.
Avoid hard bones, frozen food, twisting, or prying.
Do not use the Nakiri as a cleaver or for heavy bone chopping.
Store safely when not in use.
Blade:
Length from heel to tip: 180mm
Blade height at bolster: 2"-5.5cm
Rockwell hardness: 60±2 HRC
Thickness: 2.1mm at bolster, 0.95mm at the tip
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Handle:
Constructed with resin and patterned inlay material
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sea Creature 18cm Nakiri best used for?
A Nakiri has a relatively straight, flat cutting edge designed for controlled chopping and push-cutting. The flat profile allows more of the edge to contact the cutting board during a cut, making it particularly suited to slicing, chopping and dicing vegetables. A chef knife typically has a more curved belly and can be used with rocking as well as push-cutting techniques.
How does a Nakiri knife differ from a standard chef knife for vegetable preparation?
A Nakiri has a relatively straight, flat cutting edge designed for controlled chopping and push-cutting. The flat profile allows more of the edge to contact the cutting board during a cut, making it particularly suited to slicing, chopping and dicing vegetables. A chef knife typically has a more curved belly and can be used with rocking as well as push-cutting techniques.
What is the difference between a Nakiri and a Santoku knife?
A Nakiri is primarily designed for vegetable preparation and typically has a flatter cutting edge and wider blade profile. A Santoku is a more general-purpose Japanese knife designed for chopping, slicing and dicing vegetables, meat and fish. The Sea Creature Nakiri is the better choice when vegetable preparation is the primary use.
Can the Sea Creature Nakiri cut firm vegetables like sweet potato?
The Sea Creature Nakiri is designed primarily for vegetable preparation, including chopping and slicing. For very firm or thick vegetables, use controlled downward or push-cutting motions and avoid twisting, prying or forcing the blade. Do not use the Nakiri to cut bones or frozen foods. For particularly hard or large ingredients, a suitable heavier-duty knife may be more appropriate.
What is the return or warranty policy for this knife?
Chef Supply Co stands by its products and all Chef Supply Co branded products are backed by our limited lifetime warranty. Products not branded Chef Supply Co only carry a 12 month warranty unless the otherwise advised by the manufacturer.
We cover any faults of materials or workmanship at our discretion.
Can this knife cut through bones or frozen foods?
We recommend using a cleaver or specialty knife for bones or frozen items. Using a standard kitchen knife may damage the blade.
Is this knife dishwasher-safe?
We recommend handwashing to protect the blade’s edge and maintain the handle’s integrity. Dishwashers can dull the blade and damage the handle over time.
How should I sharpen this knife?
You can use a whetstone, honing rod, or professional sharpener. Regular honing maintains the edge, while sharpening restores it when dull.
What’s the best way to store this knife?
Store it in a knife block, magnetic strip, blade guard, or sheath to keep the edge protected and prevent accidents.
