he Nakiri knife is "the" japanese vegetable slicer. it is a razor thin edge, double beveled blade which makes it ideal for chopping, dicing, or slicing all types of vegetables. 
 
the blade is made out of nitro-v steel. made by new jearsy steel baron (USA).
cryogenically treated in liquid nitrogen and treatemperd to 61-62 Hrc.
the handle is made out of a beautiful piece of royal ebony with a black ebony bolster.