Tidal Black 7" Damascus Nakiri Knife — Vegetable Specialist, Real Forged

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Real forged Damascus. Not laser-etched. The Tidal Black 7" Nakiri Knife is built around a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting-core steel — the same alloy class as premium Japanese knife steels — wrapped in 67 total layers of true forged Damascus cladding. Hardness rating: HRC 60±2. Ergonomic black-burl resin handle, riveted through. Hand-wash only. Backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

What this knife is for

The 7-inch nakiri is a Japanese-style vegetable specialist — a rectangular blade with a completely straight edge, designed for one thing: precise up-and-down chopping of produce. If you cook a lot of vegetables, this blade will surprise you with how much cleaner and faster your veg prep becomes.

• Cabbage, kale, leafy greens. The straight edge cuts cleanly with a single downward motion — no need to rock.
• Green onion, chives, herbs. Fine, uniform cuts because the entire blade contacts the board at once.
• Cucumber, zucchini, summer squash. Perfectly uniform rounds or half-moons.
• Bell peppers and mushrooms. Precise strips for stir-fry.
• Chopping vegetables for stock or mirepoix. Faster than a chef's knife because the straight edge lets you chop-and-scoop in one motion.

The nakiri is NOT for meat, bones, or hard-shell foods. It's a produce-only tool. If you want one Japanese-style knife and you cook mostly plant-forward, this is often a better first choice than a santoku.

What steel is this knife made from?

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV steel — a high-carbon alloy in the same chemistry class as premium Japanese knife steels (roughly 1% carbon, 15% chromium, plus cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium). Cobalt is why this steel class holds an edge: it lets the blade be heat-treated to HRC 60±2 without becoming brittle. Cheaper Damascus knives using plain 9Cr18MoV or generic "high-carbon stainless" typically max out at HRC 56-58.

Full blade specifications

How to care for Damascus knives

1. Hand-wash only, dry immediately. Never dishwasher.
2. Store on a magnetic bar, in a wooden knife block, or in a blade sheath.
3. Cut on wood or soft plastic. Never glass, ceramic, or stone. Never cut bones or frozen food.
4. Hone before each use with a ceramic rod. Takes 10 seconds.
5. Sharpen with a whetstone once or twice a year.

The 2-Year Epicurean Promise

Every knife we sell is backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise. If a handle fails under normal residential kitchen use within 2 years, we cover the cost of that knife — replacement or refund, your choice. Send us one photo showing our logo and we'll make it right. No fine print, no receipts required, and no upsell for extended coverage — it's already included at the price on the tag. Read the full 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

Also in the Tidal Collection

Save with the full 8-piece sets — same real forged Damascus construction:

• Tidal Blue 8pc — $325
• Tidal Black 8pc — $325
• Tidal Red 8pc — $325

Ships free anywhere in the United States

Every US order ships free, dispatched in 1-3 business days. 30-day return policy on unused product in original packaging.

Author: Mike Kyle, Owner, The Epicurean Cook (596 Retail LLC). USPTO Reg. No. 8307059.