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 pink plastic. 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 pink plastic is non-porous, can be washed in hot water and stays grippy even with wet or greasy hands. The striking colour makes the knife an eye-catcher in the kitchen and at the barbecue – and you can always see it on the board. With an overall length of 31 cm and a weight of approx. 195 g, 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 – a name or your logo, for example – every knife can be clearly assigned in a business or team, and as a gift it becomes a personal one-off.
Product details:
- Knife type: nakiri knife
- Blade length: 17 cm
- Overall length: 31 cm
- Weight: approx. 195 g
- 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: pink plastic
- Handle: ergonomic, with thumb recess
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Care: hand washing recommended, the plastic handle needs no oil
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 by hand in hot water after use and dry it immediately. The plastic handle needs no oil. For sharpness, hand washing is better than the dishwasher, where the edge can knock against crockery and cutlery. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel (German). Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German).
Further guidance: How do I care for a knife with a plastic handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Nakiri Knife 17 cm with pink plastic 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 pink BBQ knife 22 cm for carving at the barbecue, the pink cleaver 21 cm for chopping and dividing, the pink meat knife 17.5 cm for trimming and portioning and the pink butchering knife 20 cm for breaking down large pieces. You will find all models in the overview Butcher knives – made in Solingen; 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 pink handle – this knife is made for vegetables, cabbage, onions, herbs, potatoes and fruit and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The pink plastic handle is hygienic, robust and grippy even with wet hands – made for daily use.
With optional laser engraving, your nakiri knife becomes a personal one-off – clearly assignable with a name or logo and ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Butcher knives – made in Solingen.
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)
Can the knife go in the dishwasher?
The plastic handle usually withstands the dishwasher. For sharpness, hand washing is still better, because the edge can knock against crockery and cutlery in the machine and detergents attack the blade. More: Can a knife with a plastic handle go in the dishwasher? (German)
Can I have the knife engraved with a name or logo?
Yes. Choose the version with laser engraving and enter your text. For a logo engraving, enter “Logo folgt per E-Mail” and send the logo by e-mail after ordering. This way every knife can be clearly assigned in a business or team. 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 striking look.
