Japanese chopper Nakiri 20 cm

✨ Nakiri chopper 20 cm for fast, tidy vegetable prep

A Nakiri is a Japanese-style vegetable chopper designed for clean, straight cuts—ideal for cabbage, carrots, onions, herbs, and everyday meal prep. This 20 cm stainless-steel knife gives you a stable feel on the board and helps you work quickly when you’re slicing, chopping, or shredding.

Use it for building the base of soups and curries, prepping toppings for ramen, or making crisp salad cuts. Pair it with a gentle rocking-free motion (up-and-down chopping) for neat pieces and less bruising on delicate greens.

✅ Key features

• Made for vegetables: the straight blade profile supports precise, even slices and quick chopping.
• 20 cm length offers a good balance between speed for larger veg and control for finer prep.
• Stainless steel is a practical choice for everyday cooking and easy maintenance.
• Works best with an up-and-down chopping technique, which helps keep cuts consistent.
• A handy alternative to a chef’s knife when you want clean, uniform vegetable pieces without rocking.

🍽️ How to use

• Shred cabbage or napa cabbage for slaws, okonomiyaki-style mixes, or quick stir-fries.
• Prep onions, carrots, and potatoes for Japanese curry kare raisu or other stews.
• Slice spring onions, mushrooms, and tofu toppings for miso soup and noodle bowls.
• Chop herbs and aromatics (ginger, garlic, scallions) for marinades and dipping sauces.
• Cut firm vegetables into matchsticks for bento-friendly sides and quick pickles.

👩‍🍳 Try our original recipes

• Recipe for Japanese Curry Kare Raisu
  Discover the secrets of traditional Japanese curry, Kare Raisu!
• Classic Japanese Miso Soup (with Homemade Dashi)
  Miso soup is quick to make, deeply savory, and easy to customize.

✨ Final touch

Did you know the Nakiri’s straight edge is designed for push-cutting, which can help you get more even slices of vegetables than a rocking motion?