About Haruyuki Nishiki - 

When I use the term “traditional steel,” this is exactly the stuff I’m talking about. Shirogami, known as White Carbon Steel in English, will rust if you blink too slowly but cuts like something from another dimension. Seriously, it will change how you think about sharpness. The folks behind this knife realized rustiness was a pain, so they clad the blade in two outer layers of stainless steel. Finished with an elegant cherry wood handle, this blade is as classy as it is sharp.

Designed for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. 

About the Shape - A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Underutilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.