Tosa Tsuboya Nakiri 180mm Damascus Tsuchime Blade

Tosa Tsuboya Nakiri 180 mm — Damascus Cobalt Steel | Tsuchime

The Nakiri from Tosa Uchi Hamono is a knife made for vegetables. The straight blade of Damascus cobalt steel with a hand-hammered tsuchime texture cuts with pure vertical force — without pushing, without tearing, with precision that will please anyone who values craftsmanship in the kitchen.

Specifications

• Blade Length: approx. 180 mm
• Style: Nakiri (Japanese vegetable knife, straight blade)
• Finish: Tsuchime (hand-hammered)

Materials

• Blade Steel: Damascus Cobalt Steel — multi-layered Damascus steel with a cobalt core for exceptional hardness and sharpness
• Surface: Tsuchime — hand-hammered pattern that reduces food adhesion and gives the knife a unique handcrafted character
• Damascus Pattern: Visible structure along the entire length of the blade — each piece is original

Blade Features

• Cobalt steel — exceptional hardness and long-lasting edge retention
• Straight nakiri geometry — ideal for slicing, chopping, and julienning vegetables
• Tsuchime surface minimizes adhesion during cutting
• Damascus pattern is unique to each piece — functional and aesthetic value
• Stainless Damascus steel — lower maintenance requirements compared to carbon steel

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash, dry immediately — the knife must not come into contact with a dishwasher
• Regular sharpening on a Japanese water stone (recommended #1000 + #3000–6000)
• Store on a magnetic holder or in a wooden block

Warning

• The blade is supplied without a handle — the handle must be ordered separately or you can make your own handle.
• Not intended for children.
• Do not cut on glass, ceramic, or stone surfaces.