Knife Making: Nakiri Japanese Knife DIY

Another Japanese Chef's knife! This shape is inspired by Nakiri knives typical Japanese-style vegetable knife but with a western full tang construction and a general utility bevel geometry.
The steel is 02 high carbon. Handle is made of ebony and teak (or oak, not sure) both aged well by a luthier and white vulcanized fiber liners.
The pins are all brass with the middle one in mosaic made by me in a previous ideo.

Clarification:
With the words "inspired by Nakiri knives" I wanted to point out that this knife is not an actual nakiri. The handle construction, bevel geometry and thickness have pretty much nothing to do with traditional japanese knives. This knife has been made to be used as a general purpose knife, that's why is thicker than you might expect!

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In this video I used many homemade tools I built in the past, most of them can be found in the following playlist:

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[jameshamrick]

Did anyone else think that he was cutting the handle off the blade at first?

[danieldevito]

I can't even begin to describe how much I like when fabrication videos play the sounds of the machining instead of some ABSOLUTELY ANNOYING techno/house music... SUBSCRIBED!!!

[luthertiu]

I feel tired just watching the video. So much work and effort poured into this project, not to mention planning. I'm going to take a nap now.

[PhoeniXXX]

As a chef, this is my favorite knife! This custom design is amazing and the width of the blade makes it look more balanced and more comfortable for someone with big hands like me. I would love to get one of these to show off with at work!

[Loltroll]

It's fascinating how people can create something so amazing and good out of simple materials

[MrSharky]

That knife is a thing of beauty and I'm sure a joy to use. Thank you for showing what can be created.with minimal equipment.

[MadeinPolandChannel]

This is the best-looking knife I've ever seen!!

[Sjels]

As a 25 yo nurse. I know absolutely nothing about making knives and this stuf. But your videos are very calm, interesting and relaxing to watch! I watch a few every night! Keep the good work up! Love the restaurations the most!

[davidbillingsley]

Honestly I’ve watched this over, and over again, and now 4yrs later, this is my favorite knife, I need one!!!

[rotolotto]

"WHY WOULD YOU EVEN DRAW THE TANG IF YOU'RE JUST GOING TO CUT--oh"
I gotta learn to trust that people know what they're doing lol

[BlackBeardProjects]

Hi there! What do you think about this video length? Much longer than usual right? Too much? Let me know! :)

[bobm]

This craftsman's attention to detail is what gives the excellent's in the final result , What a beautiful piece of blade work !

[Danielson]

I've always wanted to make a chef's knife for a project. I think I pulled a lot of inspiration out of this design.

[Trollsky]

that was a long video but I have watched it from the begining to the end. Very relaxing :)

[terrancelivingston]

I watch a lot of kinfe making videos on YouTube and this knife is one of my favorites. Very good job on it keep them coming ...

[josefine]

It came out so gorgeous. I’m very impressed.

[crowking]

I love watching your videos! I bet you are tired of people asking but of you ever open a shop I will buy all your knives!

[bumholekid]

Now sell it for 1, 100. Also love the middle brass pin art work with the two pins, Japanese blade makers love to do the double pin it's so beautiful and beautifully recreated here awesome job.

[DustyKorpse]

Really nice knife, but the bolt with a cut for sanding! Sheer brilliance! Excellent ☺

[Maryna]

This knife is so beautiful! It almost looks like if it had a floral pattern