Spyderco - Minarai Nakiri - Black - CTS BD1N PE

The Spyderco Minarai Nakiri is a large format kitchen knife of traditional Japanese design, suitable for professional use.

The Minarai series was designed by world-renowned knife maker Murray Carter, the official heir to a 420-year-old Japanese knife factory. With this series, Murray Carter translates his coveted handmade designs into affordably produced knives.

The beautifully designed blade is made of CTS BD1N stainless steel, this relatively new type of steel has excellent properties. For example, it has exceptional hardness without becoming brittle and can be easily sharpened, ideal for kitchen use.

The handle is made of plastic for easy cleaning and is lightweight.

A Nakiri is a Japanese vegetable cutter. The unique rectangular shape of this knife makes the Nakiri the perfect tool for accurately cutting all types of vegetables. The blade shape also ensures that the length remains consistent even after years of sharpening.

Minarai means “learning by observation.” This is used in Japan as a title for all apprentices learning a craft under a master. Become a Minarai too and begin your culinary journey with all the tools at your disposal. The Minarai a remarkable fusion of time-tested traditional designs and state-of-the-art modern materials.

The knife lasts the longest if not cleaned in the dishwasher