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 wrapped in 67 total layers of true forged Damascus cladding. Hardness rating: HRC 60–62. 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.

Blade steel and edge

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV steel, hardened to HRC 60–62. The edge angle is 15° per side.

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

For handle failures or blade edge chipping under normal residential kitchen use within two years, choose replacement of the affected knife or a pro-rata refund. Send one photo showing our logo. Read the full coverage terms and exclusions.

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. Standard orders are fulfilled automatically through Amazon MCF. Estimated delivery is 3–5 business days with Standard shipping. For Buy with Prime orders, refer to the delivery estimate shown for your address. 30-day return policy on unused product in original packaging.

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