Japanese Nakiri knife 165mm Kaneyasu 兼安 kitchen knife

The **Japanese Nakiri Knife 165mm from Kaneyasu (兼安)** is a classic double-bevel vegetable knife, ideal for precise chopping, slicing, and dicing of vegetables, herbs, and fruits with its tall, straight-edged rectangular blade that allows clean push-cuts and full contact with the cutting board. Likely crafted using a multi-layer (possibly go-mai or five-layer) sanmai construction with a stainless steel core for sharpness and edge retention, clad in outer stainless steel layers featuring a hammered (tsuchime) finish for reduced food stickage and enhanced durability. The distinctive red hamon-like line on the blade may result from a copper interlayer or oxidized iron cladding, adding a unique aesthetic touch typical of certain traditional or custom Japanese forging techniques. As a pre-owned knife, it shows some light scratches on the blade, which are normal signs of use and do not affect its excellent cutting performance.