Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Nakiri 165mm (Blade Only)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Nakiri
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless Steel
Blade Material: SKD
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: None ➛ Choose yours
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 53mm
Spine Thickness: 4.00mm (Tapered)
Weight: 185g
This Yoshikane SKD Nakiri brings that classic Sanjo feeling: clean, confident, and seriously well executed without trying to look flashy.
Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan, using SKD semi-stainless steel, it sits in that sweet spot between carbon-like performance and easier day-to-day care. You get a sharp, responsive edge with very good retention, while the semi-stainless construction gives you a little more forgiveness than a full carbon blade. At around 63 HRC, it has the hardness and refinement you expect from Yoshikane, but still remains pleasant to sharpen and maintain.
The Nakiri shape is made for vegetable prep, and this one feels right at home on the board. The tall, rectangular profile gives excellent knuckle clearance, a stable feel, and a long, flat cutting edge that makes push-cutting, chopping, and clean vegetable work feel natural. It’s the kind of blade that makes simple prep feel more precise and more enjoyable.
At approximately 185g, it has a bit more presence in the hand than lighter laser-style knives, but without feeling bulky. The spine measures around 4mm at the heel, giving the knife a strong, confident start, then tapers down by roughly half toward the front. That taper helps the blade feel smoother and more controlled through ingredients, while keeping the balance comfortable.
The nashiji finish gives the blade a quiet, traditional texture — not too polished, not too rustic, just very Yoshikane. The finishing is where the knife really shows its level: the spine and choil are nicely rounded and polished, making it feel refined the moment you pick it up.
Kakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to reach out!
