Japanese knives in Tokyo · Kappabashi
Vegetables

Nakiri

菜切
Nakiri
Length mm150–180
EdgeDouble
CareEasy–medium
Typical¥25,500

A nakiri is a Japanese knife used mostly for vegetables, typically 150–180 mm, with a double bevel.

Price guide

Typical price (median across shops): ¥25,500

Under ¥10,000
4/6
¥10,000–30,000
5/6
¥30,000–50,000
4/6
¥50,000+
3/6

Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Nakiri in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).

Shops that carry it

Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)

Kama-Asa
Carries itOnline from ¥39,710KappabashiSharpeningEnglish
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Jikko Kappabashi
Carries itPrices in storeKappabashiEnglish
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Tsubaya
Wide rangeOnline from ¥8,000Kappabashi
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Aritsugu Tsukiji
Carries itPrices in storeTsukijiSharpening
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Hitohira
Wide rangeOnline from ¥3,120SangenjayaSharpeningEnglish
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Kamata Hakensha
Carries itPrices in storeKappabashiSharpeningTax-free
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More details
Best for
Mostly vegetables
Length
150–180 mm
Edge
Double bevel
Steel
Either
Care
Easy–mediumguide
Price
From about $60 (HD)

Related blade tips

The old double-bevel standby

Common questions

What is a nakiri?

A nakiri is a Japanese knife used mostly for vegetables, typically 150–180 mm, with a double bevel.

What size is a Nakiri?

Typically 150–180 mm.

Is a Nakiri single or double bevel?

Double bevel.

How much does a Nakiri cost?

From about $60 (HD)

Where can I buy a Nakiri in Tokyo?

This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.

Sources
https://hamonodirect.com/knife-types/
Official online store prices, retrieved 2026-11-15: kama-asa.co.jp, tsubaya.co.jp, www.tomishin.jp, tokuzoknives.com, www.tukijimasamoto.co.jp, hitohira-japan.com

Updated: 2026-11-15

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