Japanese Nakiri Knife 180mm Kurouchi 黑打 Kitchen Knife

This is a beautiful and authentic Japanese nakiri vegetable knife, 180mm in blade length, featuring the classic kurouchi (black-forged) finish.


It was originally purchased from a Japanese kitchenware shop many years ago and has been quietly resting in storage ever since — a true untouched gem from the Showa era (1926–1989). Fully hand-forged in the traditional way, this knife has seen almost no use over the decades.


The edge remains surprisingly sharp even after all these years, though there are some very minor, superficial rust spots (typical of high-carbon steel stored for a long time). There is also one small, tiny chip on the edge — but it is very minor and does not affect normal cutting performance at all.


Most notably, the blade is exceptionally thin, delivering that signature crisp, clean cutting feel that vintage Japanese nakiri are loved for — perfect for precise vegetable work, paper-thin slicing, and effortless push-cutting.