Enso Nakiri Knife

Product Overview: Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan

Enso combines cutting-edge technology with the expert craftsmanship of traditional artisans to handcraft professional knives. Dedicated to exploring new avenues for kitchen tools in this modern era, Enso continuously enhances its manufacturing techniques, ensuring the creation of premier quality knives that are meticulously crafted in Seki City, Japan.

About the Enso HD Nakiri Knife

The Enso HD Nakiri Knife is a quintessential Japanese-style vegetable knife, featuring a straight edge designed for effortlessly slicing through a diverse array of fresh vegetables. This knife proves to be ideal for preparing ingredients for stir-fry dishes or salads, making any vegetable preparation tasks seamless and efficient.

Blade Details

Each Enso HD blade is crafted from 37 layers of stainless steel Damascus, housing a VG-10 steel cutting core that offers exceptional edge retention. The blades undergo heat treatment, achieving a firmness of 61 on the Rockwell scale, and are hand-ground to an ultra-sharp cutting angle of approximately 12°. You can choose between a hammered or sashimi finish, adding to the unique aesthetic of each knife.

Handle Design

The handles of all Enso HD knives are made from black canvas micarta and secured with three stainless steel rivets, including a bolster and an end cap. The enclosed full tang construction of the handles ensures a seamless design, promoting strength, durability, and balance while in use.

Edge Specifications

The knife features a double-bevel (50/50) edge suitable for both right and left-handed users, incorporating a machine-pressed blade kanji. The initial characters of this kanji spell out “Enso,” which translates to "Harmony" in Japanese. The final three characters read "Nippon Sei," meaning "Made In Japan."

Origin of Craftsmanship

Handcrafted within Seki City, Japan, the birthplace of many revered sword-making traditions, Enso knives are products of a locale rich in history and cultural heritage. The exceptional quality of knives from Seki City can be traced back to the techniques and philosophies of ancient swordsmiths. Today, Seki's knife makers blend historical knowledge, skilled craftsmanship, and age-old traditions to create superior knives tailored to meet diverse needs and lifestyles.

Enso HD Nakiri Knife Specifications

• Price: $139.95
• Cutting Core: VG10
• Hardness: 61 Rockwell
• Edge: Double-Bevel (suitable for both right and left-handed users)
• Blade Angle: 12°
• Finish: Hammered
• Damascus Layers: 37
• Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
• Weight: 8.2 oz. (232g)
• Blade Length: 6.5"
• Blade Height: 1.75"
• Overall Length: 12"
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm

Every Enso knife is a unique piece, handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, and comes with a lifetime warranty, emphasizing the brand's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. With positive customer reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars, it’s clear that Enso's dedication to impeccable craftsmanship resonates with culinary enthusiasts and professional chefs alike.

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