Nakiri is the definitive Japanese shape for the preparation of vegetables. We discovered this particular version of Nakiri in a knife collectors shop in Sakai City, which was over 200 years old and asked our workshop to replicate the shape. The exact name for this particular blade shape is ‘Azumugata’. Whether slicing the softest tomatoes, dicing the hardest Swedes or mincing ginger to the consistency of a smooth pulp this blade will transform any culinary chore into a ‘Zen’ experience. What differentiates the Azumugata from the Nakiri is its slightly curved profile enabling gentle roll cutting which is impossible when using the very straight profiled usual Nakiri. Be for an increased quantity of vegetables in your diet when using this knife as preparation becomes such a pleasure that it is difficult to stop slicing, chopping, dicing and mincing any vegetable you can get a hold of!