Nakiri knife 175 mm Dellinger Pearl Damascus 89 Layers

The Dellinger Pearl Damascus 89 Layers Nakiri 175 mm is designed for precise vegetable cutting. Its tall, almost rectangular blade and relatively straight edge enable smooth downward cuts, thin slices and fine chopping of herbs. The 175 mm blade is 53 mm high and 2 mm thick, with a 50/50 symmetrical edge. The knife measures 330 mm overall and weighs 195 g. It suits right- and left-handed users. The 89-layer Damascus blade has a high-carbon stainless 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core hardened to 61 ± 1 HRC. The handle combines American desert ironwood, fossil mammoth molar, Black Lip Mother of Pearl and an SS304 stainless bolster. Presented in an elegant wooden gift box, the knife combines everyday performance with a distinctive appearance.

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Nakiri – the Japanese vegetable specialist

Nakiri is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife shape with a tall, nearly rectangular blade. Unlike a chef's knife, it is not primarily intended for rocking cuts. It excels at straight downward cuts through ingredients onto the board.

Use it for onions, carrots, courgettes, cucumbers, cabbage, leafy greens, mushrooms and herbs, as well as fine slices. Its broad blade also helps transfer prepared ingredients. It is not a bone cleaver.

89-layer Damascus blade with 10Cr15CoMoV core

The 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core is hardened to 61 ± 1 HRC and clad with 88 outer stainless-steel layers. Together they form 89 layers with a characteristic Damascus pattern.

10Cr15CoMoV is sometimes compared with Japanese VG-10 for its properties, but it is not an identical standardized equivalent. This series uses controlled sandblasting without chemical etching to highlight the Damascus pattern; the blade is vacuum heat-treated and hand-finished.

Symmetrical 50/50 sharpening

The blade has a symmetrical 50/50 bevel, with even geometry on both sides, so it suits right- and left-handed cooks. The 50/50 designation does not specify a sharpening angle.

Handle: prehistory, desert and ocean

The ergonomic oval handle uses several natural materials. American desert ironwood provides dense structure and rich grain. Fossil mammoth molar displays unique layered colours. Black Lip Mother of Pearl adds iridescent details, while a polished SS304 stainless bolster joins blade and handle.

Natural grain and colour vary between individual knives, making every piece visually distinctive.

Nakiri 175 mm technical specifications

Care for your Pearl Damascus knife

• Hand wash only with a mild detergent and lukewarm water.
• Dry blade and handle immediately; do not soak.
• Never put the knife in a dishwasher.
• Use a wooden or suitable plastic cutting board, not glass, stone or ceramic.
• Do not chop bones or frozen foods and do not pry with the blade.
• Protect natural handle materials from prolonged moisture, impacts and abrupt temperature changes.
• Maintain the edge using a suitable sharpening stone and moderate pressure.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)