MITSUMOTO SAKARI MS-1991-G-IT Nakiri Knife, 16.5 cm S301 Steel Blade
Product description
With a 16.5 cm blade forged from S301 powder steel, this MITSUMOTO SAKARI nakiri is made for vegetable preparation. Its hammered finish helps reduce food sticking to the blade. Preparing herbs, fruit and vegetables for a meal? The full-tang pakkawood handle is designed to support controlled, precise cuts.
Who it’s for
This knife suits home cooks who regularly prepare fresh produce and want a dedicated blade for the job. Use it to trim vegetables, slice fruit, prepare herbs or portion ingredients for salads, tarts and quick weekday meals. Its square nakiri shape is geared towards vegetable work, making it a more focused choice than a general-purpose chef’s knife when produce preparation is the main task. The listed uses also include peeling and coring fruit, deveining shrimp and slicing soft cheese, so it can handle a range of delicate kitchen prep.
Pros
The hand-forged, three-layer construction pairs an S301 powder steel core with protective outer layers. The steel is described as designed to retain its edge and resist staining, while the hammered texture helps reduce sticking and drag as you work through ingredients. That can make repeated slicing and fine preparation tidier, particularly when working with thin pieces of vegetable or fruit.
A continuous tang runs through the pakkawood handle, which is reinforced with a 430 steel beam and mosaic pin. This construction supports a secure grip and control for detailed manoeuvres, from trimming herbs to preparing smaller ingredients. At 237 g, it has a stated weight that helps you judge how it may feel alongside the other knives in your kitchen.
Technical overview
- Blade material: S301 powder steel with three-layer forging
- Blade length: 16.5 cm
- Total length: 29.2 cm
- Weight: 237 g
- Construction: Hand-forged, full tang
- Handle: Pakkawood, reinforced with a 430 steel beam and mosaic pin
- Blade edge: Plain
- Care: Wash by hand, dry after use and store in a dry, ventilated place. It is not dishwasher safe. Avoid bones and hard foods, and do not strike objects with the blade.
Final verdict
For a cook who spends time preparing vegetables, this MITSUMOTO SAKARI brings together a purpose-built nakiri profile, a hammered S301 steel blade and a full-tang handle. It is a practical fit for everyday salad prep, slicing fruit or chopping vegetables for a quick meal, with the textured finish and handle construction supporting controlled work at the chopping board.