The Nakiri is forged by a 5th generation bladesmith and hardened with nitrogen. Its design combines the utilitarianism of German blades with the precision of Japanese knives. Instead of being cheaply welded together, all of Made In Cookware Knives are full tang and fully forged, meaning they are crafted from a single rod of stainless steel that extends from tip to handle, resulting in sharper, perfectly balanced blades. A staple of Japanese cuisine, the straight, blunt edges of the Nakiri are perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables as it cuts straight down without rocking like rounded blades.