Best Wood Nakiri Knives in 2026

Made in Japan with a VG-MAX high carbon steel core and eye-catching Damascus cladding, the Shun Classic Blonde Bread Knife glides through baguettes and brioche alike.

The beautifully modern, D-shaped, blonde PakkaWood handle encases the full composite tang blade for balance, reducing unwanted rotation and improving grip for both right and left-handed chefs.

This knife is a baker or pastry chef's best friend in the kitchen. The “low-frequency” wave pattern of its design cleanly slices with light pressure. Never again crush, tear, and rip your bread apart with a serrated knife.

VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this cooking knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Classic 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this cooking knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

Kanso is a design principle influenced by Zen philosophy; It means "simplicity", but simplicity achieved by eliminating the non-essential

7-inch utility knife where all parts of the blade are used: flat side can be used to smash garlic; sharp tip for peeling, the long, straight edge for portioning meat

Full tang construction for balance and strength; blade is made of Japanese AUS10A steel-an upper-end, highly refined steel that takes and retains a razor-sharp edge

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 6-inch Classic Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

SMALL, NIMBLE BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife is small, light, and extremely maneuverable. It's wide enough to keep knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set comes with all the essentials you need to get a good start on your cooking knife collection.

SET INCLUDES: This professional knife set includes the Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife, 3.5-inch Paring Knife, and 6-inch Utility Knife.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, Classic knives are corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Premier Grey Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Kanso Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks.

GYUTO-STYLE KNIFE: This gyuto-style Japanese kitchen knife has a wide heel with a fairly flat profile making it perfect for push cuts. The front part of the knife has a little bit of belly so it can be "rocked" through herbs and spices.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with Vanadium, this chef knife is strong, corrosion resistant, wear resistant, and razor sharp.

MASTER CHEF'S KNIFE: Known as a master chef's knife, the Shun 8-inch Classic Kiritsuke Knife offers top cutting performance and versatility – making it a perfect all-around prep knife.

ALL-AROUND PREP: This Japanese kitchen knife will juliene, dice or brunoise vegetables with ease. It's an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins with a slightly curved edge that works well with rocking cuts.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 5.5-inch Premier Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.

VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use and hollow-ground indentations help food release from the blade.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with Vanadium, this cooking knife is strong, corrosion resistant, wear resistant, and razor sharp.

MASTER CHEF'S KNIFE: Known as a master chef's knife, the Shun 8-inch Premier Kiritsuke Knife offers top cutting performance and versatility – making it a perfect all-around prep knife.

ALL-AROUND PREP: This Japanese kitchen knife will juliene, dice or brunoise vegetables with ease. It's an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins with a slightly curved edge that works well with rocking cuts.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 7-inch Kanso Hollow Ground Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.

VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts. Hollow-ground indentations reduce friction and help the blade glide through food.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with Vanadium, this knife is strong, corrosion resistant, wear resistant, and razor sharp.

8-inch Kiritsuke is known as a master's knife in Japan; Kiritsuke knives are the only true multipurpose knives in Japanese cutlery

71 alternating micro layers of VG10 & VG2, high-carbon, high-chromium stainless steel

Dual Core construction; both steels go all the way to the edge; wear at different speeds to create micro serrations

SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 7-inch Dual Core Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.

VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This cooking knife features 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel for a long-lasting, high-performance, razor-sharp cutting edge.

VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Dual Core 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use. Includes a protective wooden saya.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This cooking knife features 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel for a long-lasting, high-performance, razor-sharp cutting edge.

VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Premier Grey 5.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this cooking knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

A versatile, Japanese-style vegetable knife

Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16 edge each side

34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade

Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you will reach for every day

VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of super steels; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16 each side

68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core

This beautiful knife is perfect for processing vegetables, fruits, and foods of all kinds

VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of super steels; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16 each side

68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core

A smaller chef's knife for quick, agile performance

VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of super steels; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16 each side

68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KNIFE: Prepare the perfect cuts of sushi or sashimi with the Shun 10.5-inch Dual Core Yanagiba Knife. This kitchen knife has the same length, weight and single-beveled design of traditional Japanese yanagiba.

ULTIMATE SUSHI KNIFE: With a blade stock thicker than the rest of the Dual Core series, this cooking knife has the heft and rigidity to glide through cuts with ease. A gentle hollow grind on the back of the blade eases food release.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This sashimi knife features 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel for a long-lasting, high-performance, razor-sharp cutting edge.

Product 1: VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Classic 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

Product 1: STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use.

Product 1: HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this cooking knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.