Hand forged in the U.K. by Korben

125mm Stainless San-Mai Nakiri Veg Knife

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Your Investment

£638.00

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What's Included

One of a kind handmade knife
Presentation box
Microfiber cloth

Lifetime Guarantee

The guarantee of a handmade product is that of the maker's logo - a mark both displaying, and creating a reputation for high quality work. Any issues will be made right. We're always happy to maintain, sharpen, or refinish your knife.

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Knife display stand £45.00

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KWB Iron-Guard £50.00

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KWB Sharpening System £195.00

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The story behind this knife

A compact, ceramic-coated vegetable specialist combining old-world San-Mai artistry with modern mechanical engineering.

One of one. Never to be repeated.

"A small Nakiri brings pure joy to fine prep work. At 125mm, it delivers the full board contact and flat edge of a traditional Japanese vegetable cleaver, but with the speed and agility of a petty knife. We clad an 80CrV2 high-carbon core in stainless steel and let the carbon migrate into the stainless just enough to create a deeply mesmerising pattern, like water evaporating into steam."

Korben Bloomfield

Features & Details

125mm Mini Nakiri Profile: Compact square-nose geometry built specifically for precision vegetable tasks—garlic, shallots, chives, and small root crops—giving you flat-edge contact without taking up unnecessary board space.
Low-Maintenance Stainless San-Mai: High-carbon 80CrV2 cutting core jacketed in stainless steel, providing exceptional edge retention at the apex alongside corrosion-resistant side cladding.
KWB Iron-Guard Ceramic Coating: Enhanced non stick surface while providing an extra barrier of moisture protection.
Thin Semi-Convex Edge: Precision-ground to cut cleanly through dense vegetables without wedging, ensuring smooth food separation and laser-thin slicing ability.
Removable Chestnut Handle Fit-Up: Features a mechanical heirloom assembly allowing the stabilized chestnut handle to be easily detached for professional cleaning, thinning, or long-term repairs.
Figured Stabilized Chestnut Burl: Rich amber and honey tones showcase intricate, eye-like grain patterns, treated with resin to eliminate moisture absorption.

Specifications

80CrV2 core, Stainless clad San-Mai steel.
125mm - 5” blade length.
50mm - 2“ tall at the heel.
Weighs 171g - 0.38lb.
~61hrc.
'Special black' finish.
Take-down handle build.
Stabilised chestnut burl handle.
KWB-Iron-Guard coating.
Thin semi-convex edge.

Shipping & Delivery

UK orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days via Royal Mail Special Delivery (Age Verified). International shipping available — calculated at checkout.

All knives are carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition.

Care & Maintenance

Hand wash after use and dry thoroughly.

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The Making of This Knife

Precision in Miniature

The Nakiri is a staple for vegetable lovers, but standard 165mm to 180mm cleavers can sometimes feel overly large for quick, delicate prep sessions. Scaling down this classic profile into a compact 125mm blade was an exercise in pure refinement.

Forging the 80CrV2 core into a stainless jacket provided a foundation of strength and stain resistance. As the semi-convex bevels were ground, an extraordinary, mist-like lamination pattern revealed itself where the two metals bond. The white line separating the dark core from the stainless cladding is pure nickel.

We paired this high-performance blade with a deeply figured chestnut handle, faceted for comfort in a forward pinch grip. By engineering the handle with our removable heirloom fit-up, this mini-Nakiri is built to serve as a daily workhorse on the prep board today and remain pristine for generations to come.