Nakiri chef knife takes its name and design from Japan. The knife we produce in accordance with these standards provides performance that meets all required standards. Nakiri's intended use is chopping vegetables. Since the blade of the knife is parallel to the ground, it is intended to cut the entire vegetable with straight strokes. The steel is thick so that vegetables can be chopped more effectively. Features: Steel: 4034 thyssenkrupp (German steel) Hardness: 56 HRC (Rockwell) Handle: Ash tree with 3 mm stainless steel Product length: 16 cm Handle length: 12 cm Total length: 28 cm Back thickness: 3.30 mm Handle: Hidden tail Product width: 45 mm