Hezhen 7.4" Nakiri
An extended Nakiri that offers more surface area for scooping and chopping, featuring a premium ebony handle for a better feel.
Pros
- +Large scoop area
- +Premium handle
- +Dishwasher safer
Cons
- −A bit clunky
- −Edge wears fast
Full review
Design
The Hezhen 7.4" Nakiri German Steel is built around 1.4116 german stainless at 56-58 HRC, paired with a ebony wood handle. An extended Nakiri that offers more surface area for scooping and chopping, featuring a premium ebony handle for a better feel. The blade profile is a proper nakiri — tall and flat for clean push cuts on the board.
Edge retention
1.4116 German Stainless run at 56-58 HRC is a sensible target for this style of knife — hard enough to hold a fine edge through weeks of use, forgiving enough to touch up on a ceramic rod or 1000/6000 stone without micro-chipping. Expect a strop every couple of weeks with daily use and a full stone session every few months.
Ergonomics
The ebony wood handle is comfortable in either hand, with a balance point that sits right around the bolster for a neutral pinch grip. The spine and choil are eased so long prep sessions don't leave hot spots, and the 7.4" blade length is a solid all-round choice for the nakiri format.
Value
At around $62 shipped, this competes with mid-tier Japanese-branded nakiris that cost roughly double, and the fit and finish holds up to the comparison. You're paying for the steel, the cladding, and a real ebony wood handle — not a stamped blade with a plastic grip. As with most factory grinds in this bracket, a short session on a stone taking the edge down to a finer angle makes it noticeably sharper.
Specifications
| Brand | Hezhen |
|---|---|
| Type | Nakiri |
| Blade Material | 1.4116 German Stainless |
| Core Hardness | 56-58 HRC |
| Blade Length | 7.4" |
| Handle Material | Ebony wood |
| Edge Angle | 15° per side |
| Origin | Mainland China |
| Price | $62 |
A robust and long-lasting Nakiri that handles large vegetables with surprising ease.
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