ShunClassic 6 1/2" Nakiri Knife

The balance on this knife is phenomenal and the way that balance couples with the keenest edge of all my knives makes processing something like a burdock root crazy easy. This was my first “good” knife, and I’m afraid I’m spoiled for anything else.

I have a range of Shun knives - paring, chefs 5 and 8 inch, chopper and carver. The is my last one that I will need - it arrived this morning. Well packed as always, on unpacking looked beautiful. I washed in warm soapy water and immediately tried it out.Fruit salad, pineapples, mangoes, kiwi, strawberries - all prepped great....and did not stick to blade on cutting. I was so sharp, really sharp. I will keep it this way with my Chefs Choice 15Xv sharpener.I then prepped some red pepper, tomatoes and other veg....clean cuts without effort.Using the knife was really easy, well balanced, easily handed. Maybe a little bit heavier than some I have held but I like the heft, its reassuring without requiring effort to wield - Really good knife...love it

Amazing knife, extremely sharp

Easily my favorite knife, and that’s saying a lot!I’ve been growing my collection of Shun Classics for about four years now. Each definitely serves its purpose. The Nikiri, though ... man, it’s essential. I don’t eat a ton of vegetables, but when slicing, dicing or mincing them, there’s nothing better for the task. The weight and balance are perfect, the blade was super sharp upon delivery and, as it’s straighter than pretty much all the other blades, I’d have to say it’s probably the easiest to sharpen. I’m not an amazing cook and my knife skills are definitely wanting, however, once you learn to slice, rather than chop, these Japanese knives make perfect, precise cuts and actually are a joy to use. Lastly, as with the other Shun Classics, the Damascus cladded blades are eye catching.I have their slim walnut knife block but, as my collection’s recently outgrown it, I always have a knife or two out (... admittedly on display) in my makeshift prep area). I’ve just ordered a magnetic strip to hang the knives I need for the meal I’m prepping. The Nikiri will likely be a permanent fixture there as it’s definitely my favorite to look at!

The quality is amazing from this company. I enjoy using them. Cuts like butter. Highly recommend. I even got 3 more knives I loved it that much. Worth every penny.

I liked the idea of a Nakiri for preparing vegetables, so I bought a very cheap ($9) knife to see if I'd like it - and that knife lasted me two years; now I know I like the style, I decided to get a good quality one, and I like the look of Damascus steel knives, so I chose the Shun - and it is a real pleasure to use. The handle is comfortable, although not especially ergonomic, and the blade is thicker than my cheap knife - but it holds a razor sharp edge for a long time, and cuts effortlessly through the toughest veggies. I like the extra weight and feel of quality - but if you use a Nakiri for long periods or prefer a lightweight knife, this might not suit you as well as it suits me.

I use this knife as my everyday use now and it is perfect for my prep station with a smaller cutting board.It is the cream of the crop for cutting vegetables and after several months is still fairly sharp, I'm just now considering sharpening it.Being more compact than a normal kitchen knife makes it a bit easier to use as well. I wouldn't recommend it for meat as readily, though it can do that chopping as well if desired (I've used it for some cooked bacon and such). I personally prefer to keep this as my go-to prep and vegetable knife so cleaning it is much easier!If you plan to do meal prep several times a week or even prep meals daily this is a great choice for managing everything you need to do. highly satisfied.

Chipped blade after a couple of uses. Product has no mention of warranty, so money wasted.