How to Care for a Nakiri Knife

Question

I have a nakiri knife which I purchased from your store. I am not sure how to take care of them. Do you hone and sharpen them the way you do other knives?

April Dodd · Accepted Answer

I checked in with Matt, our resident knife expert, about your question. He says that your nakiri should be fine to maintain like any of the other knives. Hone often on a steel to maintain its fine leading edge, and when it no longer will cut a piece of paper without snagging, then it's time to sharpen. It has an Asian-style blade angle, so aim for 17 degrees per side; if sharpening on a stone, that's about a quarter's thickness off the stone. Wash by hand and keep dry.

How to Care for a Nakiri Knife

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