Product description:
A nakiri knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want to cut vegetables quickly, evenly and precisely. The VOCUT nakiri knife with its 17 cm blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and a handle made of olive wood. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
When cutting vegetables you quickly notice whether a knife is really made for the job. A pointed knife with a curved edge does not cut vegetables all the way through – the slices still hang together and cutting becomes tedious. The straight, rectangular blade of this nakiri tackles exactly that: it meets the board along its full length and separates vegetables completely in one cut. In addition, the blade is polished in the final step. This step takes time and adds cost – which is exactly why many manufacturers skip it. For you, it means a carefully finished blade and a smoother cutting feel.
With the straight 17 cm blade you cut vegetables into slices, strips and dice, chop herbs and scoop the food straight off the board with the wide blade. The nakiri works best with straight up-and-down or push cuts. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Nakiri” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is a nakiri knife and what is it used for?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel at approx. 58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The handle made of Italian olive wood feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With an overall length of 30.5 cm and a blade thickness of 3 mm, the knife stays easy to control.
VOCUT stands for knives with an honest origin and a personal standard. The brand is led by Orazio Vella from Solingen – shaped by the craft of his father, who worked as an “Ausmacher” (knife finisher) in Solingen’s cutlery industry. Every VOCUT knife is made entirely in Solingen. That is exactly what you get with this nakiri knife too: not an anonymous mass-produced item, but a well-thought-out tool with Solingen character. Read more about our origin and philosophy on the page Knives from Solingen (German).
Choose between the version with individual laser engraving and the classic version without engraving. With engraving, your nakiri knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: nakiri knife
- Blade length: 17 cm
- Overall length: 30.5 cm
- Handle length: 14 cm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: approx. 58 HRC
- Edge: plain, hand-sharpened and polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Rivets: triple-riveted
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Care: not dishwasher safe, please wash by hand and oil the wooden handle occasionally
Laser engraving information:
Please check your requested text carefully before ordering: We engrave exactly what you enter. The laser engraving is placed on the back of the knife. Its position is fixed and cannot be freely selected. Individually engraved products cannot be exchanged.
Care instructions:
Wash your knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry the blade and handle immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in washing-up water. Occasionally apply a little olive oil to the olive wood handle and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or cold. Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German) – it protects the edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Nakiri Knife 17 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives for your kitchen:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the santoku 20 cm for precise vegetable cuts, the chef’s knife 20 cm as an all-rounder for vegetables, herbs and meat, the peeling knife 5 cm for fine work in the hand and the bread knife 20 cm for bread with a firm crust. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Nakiri from Solingen – the vegetable knife for precise cuts
A nakiri knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone who cuts a lot of vegetables and wants even results.
Whether as a nakiri, nakiri knife, Japanese vegetable knife or nakiri with olive wood handle – this knife is made for vegetables, cabbage, onions, herbs, potatoes and fruit and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The olive wood handle offers a natural look, a warm feel and a comfortable grip.
With optional laser engraving, your nakiri knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
What is this nakiri best suited for?
For cutting vegetables into slices, strips and dice and chopping herbs. The straight 17 cm blade cuts vegetables through along its full length. More: What is a nakiri knife and what is it used for? (German)
What is the difference between a nakiri and a santoku?
The nakiri has a straight, rectangular blade without a tip and is a dedicated vegetable knife. The santoku has a tip and is an all-rounder for vegetables, fish and meat. More: What is the difference between nakiri and santoku? (German)
Can I cut meat with the nakiri too?
Boneless meat is possible, but the nakiri is optimised for vegetables. For meat, a meat or butchering knife is the better choice.
Can VOCUT resharpen this knife?
Yes. This knife is not forged – so VOCUT resharpens it in Solingen for a fee per knife. The free resharpening service only applies to forged VOCUT knives. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel. More: Knife sharpening service (German) and Which knives does the resharpening service cover? (German)
How do I care for the knife and the olive wood handle?
Wash the knife by hand, dry it immediately and occasionally treat the handle with a little olive oil. This keeps the wood supple and preserves its beautiful grain. The knife does not belong in the dishwasher.
Is this nakiri knife a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A nakiri knife from Solingen with an olive wood handle is a high-quality gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers. With the optional laser engraving – a name or a date, for example – it becomes a personal keepsake. Alternatively, choose the classic version without engraving. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this nakiri knife the right choice for?
For anyone who cuts a lot of vegetables – from home cooks to professional kitchens – and wants a precise knife with a warm olive wood handle.
