Spyderco K17PBK Minarai Nakiri, The Murray Carter Collection, CTS BD1N Steel, Polypropylene Handle
Based on the meticulously handcrafted custom knives of master bladesmith Murray Carter, Spyderco’s Murray Carter® Collection showcases five traditional Japanese kitchen knife patterns in three different series. Literally meaning “vegetable cutter,” this knife’s unique rectangular shape and slightly upturned edge make it the perfect tool for precisely push cutting all kinds of vegetables. The Nakiri’s blade shape also allows its length to remain consistent after years of sharpening.
The Minarai™ Series Nakiri knife represents the third tier of the Murray Carter collection. Meaning “to look and learn,” Minarai (pronounced mee-nah-rye) is a quintessentially Japanese way of describing the role of an apprentice. In that spirit, Minarai Series knives showcase an economical format perfectly suited to the needs and budgets of aspiring chefs. The ultra-thin blades of these knives are expertly crafted from solid CTS BD1N and mated with injection-molded polypropylene handles. The handles are molded directly onto the blade tangs and feature the traditional wa-style octagonal configuration. Durable and lightweight, they also give the knives of the Minarai Series an exceptionally lively balance in the hand.
Specifications
- Overall Length: 12.13in 308mm
- Blade Thickness: .074in 1.9mm
- Blade Length: 7.26in 184mm
- Edge Length: 6.62in 168mm
- Handle Material: Polypropylene
- Origin: Japan
- Steel: CTS® BD1N
- Knife Weight: 4.4oz 125g
- Grind: Full-Flat
