Nakiri is simply Japanese for "vegetable knife." Once you use it, you will see why professional chefs and good cooks around the world choose this beautiful and extremely useful tool whenever they have fruits or vegetables to prepare. With its straight blade, edge, and spine, the Shun Kanso Nakiri is perfect with a simple push cut. With its blunt end, it is extra safe and easy to use, too. Hollow-ground indentations in the blade help food release from the blade more easily.