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Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood Equipment Milk Street
Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood Equipment Milk Street
Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood Equipment Milk Street
Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood Equipment Milk Street
Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood Kitchen Knives Milk Street
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Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood

$129.95

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What if we told you there is a Japanese knife specifically designed for vegetable prep that will make your cooking safer, easier and faster? It is vastly better than the all-purpose European chef’s knife, which is clunky, heavy and too thick to precisely slice and dice onions, cut carrots into perfect coins or reduce chard into feathery ribbons.

The solution is the Milk Street Nakiri. It’s light, thin and sharp, with a design that resembles a mini cleaver—2 inches deep with a squared-off tip. The very thin blade, just 1.5 millimeters at the top, tapers down even thinner toward the end so it slices through even tough ingredients effortlessly without sticking. The broad blade shields your fingers when you chop and works as a bench scraper to transfer chopped veggies to the simmering pot. The blade’s heel gently curves to accommodate your fingers when choking up tight for control.

This is a limited edition, premium run of our tried-and-true Milk Street Nakiri knife. It features a high-end Japanese AUS8 steel blade specially treated with a nonstick “Tsuchime” hammered surface—foods slide right off—and a gorgeously grained cocobolo wood handle. And it comes with a custom saya, or knife guard, to keep your blade keen and protect it in storage. Consider it an heirloom-quality tool to pass on to the next generation.

Net Weight: 6 ounces
Dimensions: Blade Length: 6.75 Inches
Materials: AUS8 Steel, Cocobolo Wood

Hand-wash only and dry thoroughly after washing. Do not put in dishwasher.
To maintain the blade's edge, sharpen the Premium Nakiri at a 17 degree angle.

Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Nakiri — Cocobolo Wood

$129.95
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So Sharp and Lightweight It’ll Make Cooking Fun Again

  1. Premium Japanese AUS8 Blade Steel

    AUS8 is a stainless steel with an ultra-high carbon content, which means means it holds an edge well, yet is easy to sharpen when the time (eventually) comes.

  2. Durable Cocobolo Wood

    Cocobolo is an exceptionally dense, durable and lustrous wood traditionally used for high-end knife handles and gunstocks.

  3. Big Lock-In Handle

    Milk Street’s exclusive lock-in handle fills the hand for a secure, confident grip.

  4. Constant-Height Blade Design

    A nakiri’s rectangular shape looks simple, but its finely tuned for precise veg prep.

  5. Engineered Blade Edge

    The subtly curved blade edge rock chops as well as it slices.

The Perfect Vegetable Knife

It’s light, thin and sharp, with a design that resembles a mini cleaver.

Ultra-thin Blade for Easy, Precise Cuts

At just 1.5 millimeters at the top and tapering even thinner toward the cutting edge, this ultra-thin knife cuts through vegetables like butter. The less metal on the blade, the less work it is to push through vegetables.

Makes Vegetable Prep Easier Every Time

The ultra-thin blade slides through even the toughest vegetables like squash or carrots without cracking them.

Blade and Bench Scraper All in One

Scrape up chopped foods on the wide blade to add to your bowl or skillet.

Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board

At under 6 ounces, the Milk Street Nakiri is a pleasure to use and easier to control than many chef’s knives, which weigh in at over 10 ounces.

Curved Blade Butt Good for Precision Work

The curve in the butt of the blade leaves room for your fingers when choking up on the grip for precision work.

We Added a Slight Curve for More Familiar Chopping

Traditionally, nakiri blades are perfectly flat to make full contact with the board, but ours includes a slight curve toward the tip for easy rock chopping.

Squared-Off Tip is Safer Than a Chef’s Knife

The pointy tip of a chef’s knife is more of a hazard than anything, but our squared tip adds an element of safety.

Slices Will Fall Right Off the Blade—No More Sticking!

A Japanese-style hammer-struck “tsuchime” blade treatment minimizes clinging when cutting sticky foods by trapping air. The blade’s hammered surface provides traction for a confident grip when choking up close on the blade during detail work.

Lock-In Handle Design is Comfortable for All Sizes of Hands

All Milk Street knives have handles that are thicker on top than at the bottom, which provides a “lock-in” grip.

Testimonials
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HANDY, PRACTICAL TOOL!

There's nothing like a sharp, new knife! This one is substantial enough, yet thin at the cutting edge. The pebbled portion of the blade lets chopped veggies fall away. The breadth of the blade helps to scoop up the pile of chopped ingredients for transfer to a pan or bowl with ease. I love the wooden sheath!

Becki J.
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FORM AND FUNCTION

This is my new favorite knife! I can't decide if I love the functionality or the look more.

Stephanie B.
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FOR MY HANDS ONLY

My "hide it from the family" knife. I love it and use it daily!

Lorena P.
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SHARP AND BALANCED

I used this knife for almost all my holiday meal prep and it made the tasks so much easier. Now I need a good paring or utility knife and I'll be ready for any food prep in 2024!

Mary A.
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LOVE IT!

It is difficult for me to find a knife that fits my hand and has a weight that is good for me. This knife does both these things!

Margie M.
Milk Street Premium Nakiri in Action

Slicing Thinly

The thin, rectangular blade makes a tidy dice or clean slice effortless.

ROCK CHOPPING

A subtle curve at the tip makes it easier for rock chopping and mincing.

SMASHING COINS OF GINGER

The wide blade is perfect for smashing ginger coins or garlic cloves flat

USING AS A BENCH SCRAPER

Easily scoop up chopped foods to transfer to the mixing bowl or pan.

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