Cangshan Cutlery Kita Series 7 in. Nakiri 505491 - Black & Blue G-10

The Cangshan KITA Series 7-Inch Nakiri is a Japanese-inspired vegetable knife designed for precise chopping, slicing, and push-cutting tasks, combining traditional nakiri geometry with the bold styling and premium materials that define the KITA lineup. Originating from traditional Japanese kitchen cutlery, the nakiri pattern is specifically optimized for vegetable preparation. Its tall rectangular blade profile and nearly flat cutting edge excel at clean push cuts and full-contact chopping on cutting boards, making it especially effective for vegetables, herbs, and high-volume prep work. Compared to curved Western chef’s knives, the nakiri’s straighter edge promotes more controlled, efficient slicing and chopping motions. The blade is forged from proprietary X-7 high-carbon Damascus steel with a hammered finish that gives the knife its striking visual appearance while also helping reduce food adhesion during slicing and chopping. One of the defining visual elements of the KITA Series is its distinctive blue octagonal handle construction. Rather than traditional wood, the handle utilizes durable blue-and-black G-10 with a faux wood-grain appearance, combining Japanese-inspired aesthetics with the moisture resistance, durability, and dimensional stability of modern composite materials. The tall blade profile also provides generous knuckle clearance and makes ingredient transfer from board to pan especially easy. The squared nakiri tip emphasizes safety and controlled prep work while maintaining excellent cutting efficiency across the entire edge. Each knife includes a deep blue magnetic wood saya sheath for safe storage and blade protection, reinforcing the premium presentation and collector-style appeal of the KITA Series. Enthusiasts often praise the lineup for balancing dramatic aesthetics with strong real-world kitchen performance.

Key Features:
X-7 Damascus steel blade
Hammered blade finish for improved food release
Tall rectangular nakiri blade profile
Nearly flat edge for push cutting and chopping
Octagonal G-10 handle construction
Includes magnetic wood saya sheath
Designed for vegetable prep, slicing, and chopping

Specifications

Blade Steel: X-7 Damascus

Blade Shape: Nakiri

Blade Finish: Acid Etched/Hammered

Blade Length: 7.00"

Overall Length: 12.50"

Handle Length: 5.50"

Handle Material: G10

Handle Finish: Black & Blue

Sheath Type: Wood

Weight: 9.31oz

Country of Origin: China