Kazan Arare by Shibata Nakiri 165mm (6.4"

The Kazan Arare SG2 by Shibata is part of an exciting new collection created in collaboration with Takayuki Shibata, maker of the renwoned Shibata Koutetsu line. Combining high level craftsmanship with premium materials, this hand-forged gyutou delivers the performance and refined feel serious cooks look for in a Japanese chef knife.

The blade is forged from SG2 powdered stainless steel, known for excellent edge retention, toughness, and exceptional cutting performance.  Each knife is forged by the same skilled blacksmith team in Takefu that also produces the Shibata Koutetsu knives. The blade is then sharpened, fitted, and finished by Shibata-san and his team in Fukuyama, ensuring excellent fit and finish.

The octagonal handle is crafted from ebony with a decorative Corian ring. Dense, durable, and naturally resistant to moisture and bacteria, ebony has long been favored for high-end Japanese knives for its durability, comfort and aesthetic.

We are proud to introduce the Kazan Arare collection—an exceptional new series built for cooks who appreciate precision, performance, and modern Japanese craftsmanship.

Why we love it: these beautiful knives perform like a $400 knife but at a much friendlier price.

About this shape

Nakiri knives are the double edged Western style equivalent of a single-edged Japanese usuba knife. Thanks to their straight blade, nakiri are ideal for julienne, brunoise allumette an other precision knife cuts for vegetables. Also a great tool for cutting into very hard skinned produce like pumpkins and squash.