Curly Maple Nakiri Knife, 6.5 inchesA Japanese style kitchen knife used for chopping vegetables. Its straight blade edge and squared off tip make it well suited to cutting all the way to the cutting board without the need for a horizontal pull or push. The thinner edge of the Nakiri excels at precise, straight vegetable cuts. Despite its resemblance to a cleaver, its not intended for butchery or going through bones. The knife is crafted from Nitro V stainless steel for great corrosion