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Niwaki Carbon Knife - Mini Santoku in Walnut

Who needs a magimix when you have Japanese steel in your hands?

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White paper shirogami steel, wrapped in a softer jigane steel, with octagonal handles. Beautifully balanced and beautifully simple Japanese kitchen knives with white paper steel blades - a popular choice for Japanese chefs, as it sharpens quickly and easily so is perfect not just for regular sharpening, but also for beginners.

Get these for their weight and feel, if you're after a truly Japanese experience. The blades are carbon steel (both the inner and outer layers) and will oxidize and rust if not looked after - clean, dry thoroughly, and wipe with a little Camellia Oil if not used daily.

*NB. We're changing to Japanese Walnut for the handles - currently the Santoku and Mini Santoku are Walnut, while the Nakiri and Ajikiri are still in Rosewood.

Octagonal Rosewood/Walnut* Handles
White paper steel blades

Niwaki Tip: Hand wash and dry well - regular use is the best form of care!

Knife	Use	Steel	Blade	Bevel	Total Length	Weight
Santoku	all rounder	Shirogami #2 White Paper Steel	165mm	Double	305mm	125g
Nakiri	veg	Shirogami #2 White Paper Steel	165mm	Double	305mm	137g
Mini Santoku	all rounder	Shirogami #2 White Paper Steel	120mm	Double	243mm	88g
Ajikiri	fish filleting	Kigami Yellow Paper Steel	105mm	Single	222mm	75g