{"title":"Nakiri \u0026 Vegetable Knives","description":"From straight and broad vegetable cleavers (nakiris) to knives that handle smaller vegetables.","products":[{"product_id":"blenheim-forge-nakiri","title":"Blenheim Forge Original Nakiri Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 15cm Japanese nakiri has a thin and sharp rectangular blade that is ideally suited for preparing vegetables. Part of our special collection with London-based Blenheim Forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge is a jewel in Britain’s culinary landscape, beloved by chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Francis Mallmann. We collaborated on a collection of knives made with a core Japanese super blue carbon steel—known for its long-lasting durability and unparalleled sharpness—clad with rust-proof stainless steel until the edge of the blade for easier maintenance. It is notoriously difficult to forge super blue carbon steel, but Blenheim Forge has mastered it with their skill and attention to detail. Every knife has a comfortable, six-sided walnut handle that feels stable to hold and provides balance, attached with a beautiful copper ferrule. The wood is sustainably sourced from fallen trees in the M25 area by an enterprise that teaches joinery and furniture making to unemployed youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rectangular nakiri is ideal for slicing, peeling, chopping and julienning vegetables, because the 15cm blade is thin, sharp and light enough to cut all the way down to the chopping board and lift it up again in one swift motion, no pulling or pushing necessary. (As with any Japanese-style knife, be careful to avoid strong, direct impact against bones, as that could cause the thin blade to chip.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Anytime chefs walk into one of our stores, they beeline for these knives. It has what they love about carbon steel—the extremely fine cuts, how easy it is to sharpen—but requires less fuss.’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blenheim Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34171939061892,"sku":"3011246475333","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/products\/blenheim-forge-nakiri-knife-borough-kitchen_328c9e27-8af3-4fca-873d-888bd1055f32.jpg?v=1603459569"},{"product_id":"kai-shun-classic-tomato-knife-15cm","title":"Kai Shun Classic Tomato Knife \/ 15cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medium-sized 15cm serrated Japanese tomato knife designed to cut fruits with delicate exteriors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing techniques to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their Classic range has a finely tapered blade, which makes it feel effortless to use. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it durable and rust-resistant. The layers, which create a unique pattern on each knife, help prevent food from sticking to the side of the blade. The tarnish-proof pakkawood handle has a chestnut (or ‘D’) shape that moulds perfectly to your right hand. (We recommend the ambidextrous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/kai-shun-premier-tomato-knife?variant=34224086155396\"\u003eKai Shun Premier Tomato Knife\u003c\/a\u003e for left-handed cooks.) This medium-sized tomato knife has a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e15cm serrated blade that's perfect for slicing tomatoes or small, delicate fruits like kiwis, nectarines, and figs, with a sharpness that prevents them from tearing and releasing too much water. (Be careful to avoid hard, sudden impact with stones in stone fruit, to protect the blade.) \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRead our Japanese knife care guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/blogs\/news\/japanese-knife-care-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS--- 'A Kai Shun Classic knife glides effortlessly through ingredients with the most satisfying degree of precision, and the well-balanced handle is crafted to fit perfectly in your hand.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34224005808260,"sku":"4901601406238","price":146.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/products\/kai-shun-classic-tomato-knife-borough-kitchen.jpg?v=1599771858"},{"product_id":"opinel-wooden-handle-vegetable-knife","title":"Opinel Wooden Handle Vegetable Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in France, this peeling knife has a curved bird’s beak blade and beech wood handle, plus a serrated scraper at the back of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opinel Vegetable Knife, also known as a peeling knife, features a razor-sharp 'bird’s beak' blade that’s perfect for peeling, trimming, cutting vegetables and fruits as well as and making decorative cuts. The curved blade lets you cut close close to the peel or rind without stripping away the nutrients just below the surface. The serrated scraper on the opposite side of the blade is great for scraping off dirt or blemishes. The high-quality beech wood handle is comfortable to hold and has been covered in a protective varnish to make it water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I've also used this knife for\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e scoring meats and bread.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opinel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34224038772868,"sku":"3123840019234","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/products\/opinel-vegetable-knife-borough-kitchen.jpg?v=1600892738"},{"product_id":"kai-shun-premier-nakiri-14cm","title":"Kai Shun Premier Nakiri \/ 14cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precision-minded Japanese nakiri knife with a textured blade that improves performance and durability. Part of the chef-designed Kai Shun Premier series, which is equally suitable for left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mälzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade's back down to its middle has been hand-hammered \u2028to create an effect known as ‘tsuchime’; in addition to looking beautiful, these air pockets prevent food from sticking to the knife as you prep. The core of hard VG MAX steel is surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel and forged in a steep, tapered V-shape that provides incredible durability, sharpness, and edge retention. A continuous tang in the handle ensures stability and balance when cutting, and the overall lightness of the knife makes it a joy to use. This nakiri knife is ideal for the preparation of large vegetables, able to cut through tough fibres to ensure pieces are fully detached from one another post-chopping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our Japanese knife care guide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/blogs\/news\/japanese-knife-care-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A professional chef’s input has helped make a knife all avid cooks will greatly appreciate, like the air pockets and comfortable, tarnish-proof handle that looks good as new even after heavy use—because Kai Shun Premier knives are made to be used heavily, staying sharp for long stretches of time. The engraved bull’s head at the bottom adds a nice, subtle touch.’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34224084746372,"sku":"4901601329391","price":196.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/products\/kai-shun-premier-nakiri-knife-borough-kitchen.jpg?v=1602156785"},{"product_id":"kai-shun-premier-tomato-knife","title":"Kai Shun Premier Tomato Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medium-sized 15cm serrated Japanese tomato knife designed to cut fruits with delicate exteriors, featuring a hammered '\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etsuchime' finish on the blade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing techniques to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. For their Premier range, they collaborated with German chef \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTim Mälzer to create knives with ambidextrous handles (as the traditional Japanese-style handle of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/collections\/kai-shun-classic-knives\"\u003eKai Shun Classic range\u003c\/a\u003e is designed for a right-handed grip), as well as a unique hammered finish on the blade ('\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etsuchime'). In addition to looking beautiful, these air pockets prevent food from sticking to the knife as you prep. Every knife feels effortless to use, with a core of hard VG MAX steel surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel for durability and rust-resistance. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis tomato knife has tight serrations that make it ideal for cutting \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etomatoes or small, delicate fruits like kiwis, nectarines, and figs, with a sharpness that prevents them from tearing and releasing too much water. (Be careful to avoid hard, sudden impact with stones in stone fruit, to protect the blade.) \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRead our Japanese knife care guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/blogs\/news\/japanese-knife-care-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS--- 'Kai Shun goes the extra mile to preserve Japanese tradition while adapting knives for the modern cook. 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Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and rust-resistant, ensuring the knife retains its edge in between sharpenings. The layers, which create a unique pattern on each knife, help prevent food from sticking to the side of the blade. The tarnish-proof pakkawood handle has a chestnut (or ‘D’) shape that moulds perfectly to your right hand. (Left-handed cooks, worry not: this knife is available in the ambidextrous, equally impressive Kai Shun Premier range.) The balance and overall lightness of this knife—in addition to the unparalleled precision work this large blade is capable of—makes easy work of cutting cabbage, sweet potatoes, and other large vegetables. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our Japanese knife care guide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/blogs\/news\/japanese-knife-care-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS--- ‘A Kai Shun Classic knife glides effortlessly through ingredients with the most satisfying degree of precision, and the well-balanced handle is crafted to fit perfectly in your right hand.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34224145137796,"sku":"4901601414233","price":196.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/products\/kai-shun-classic-nakiri-knife-borough-kitchen.jpg?v=1599771143"},{"product_id":"kai-shun-classic-vegetable-knife-9cm","title":"Kai Shun Classic Vegetable Knife \/ 9cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact Japanese knife with a straight blade, designed for cutting and trimming vegetables. 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Every knife in the 5000FCD range has a fine carbide steel core with a 61HRC hardness, which ensures the blade glides through ingredients, making meal prep more efficient. The FRIODUR® blade is frozen and hardened at -76°C for corrosion-resistance, then tempered for flexibility so it does not fracture. Forty-six layers of Damascus steel leave gorgeous imprints along the side of the blade. Every blade undergoes a three-step process called Honbazuke in which it is ground vertically, honed horizontally, and polished with a leather strop, resulting in superior sharpness and edge retention. A half bolster provides a seamless transition between the blade and handle, which is made of moisture-resistant pakkawood with a comfortable D-shaped handle. This nakiri has a rectangular blade with a slightly rounded tip for cutting vegetables quickly and at an angle, as well as finely cutting herbs. ---BENEFITS--- ‘If you’re new to Japanese knives, the 5000FCD series is a great place to start. 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Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR® blade that’s ice-hardened at -196°C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide steel scores 63 on the Rockwell scale, which means it is remarkably sharp and stays that way for long stretches of time. The core steel is surrounded by 100 layers of softer Damascus steel for chip-resistance. Sharpness is at the core of Miyabi’s philosophy, which is why every blade undergoes a three-step process called Honbazuke in which it is ground vertically, honed horizontally, and polished with a leather strop. The traditional D-shaped handle is made of Masur birch, which has both light and dark lines that complement the floral Damask pattern alongside the blade. This nakiri has a rectangular blade with a slightly rounded tip for cutting vegetables quickly and at an angle, as well as finely cutting herbs. 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