Carbon Ajikiri Knife
Niwaki’s 9" Ajikiri Knife is a traditional Japanese kitchen tool used for filleting and cleaning small fish. It's made with a sharp shirogami white paper steel core, clad in softer jigane steel, and finished with an octagonal walnut handle.
The blade is single-beveled, which is especially well suited for filleting, as it allows for clean, precise cuts and easy separation from the bone. Similar in form to a petty knife, its thin blade and lightweight design make it ideal for detailed tasks such as filleting fish, peeling, and trimming, where control and accuracy are essential.
Beautifully balanced and tastefully simple, carbon steel knives like this one are a popular choice for Japanese chefs, as they sharpen quickly and easily. While carbon blades can be sharpened to a finer edge and hold that sharpness longer than stainless steel, they do require a bit more care. Please read our tips for Caring for Carbon Steel Knives before you purchase.
Materials: shirogami white paper carbon steel, walnut
Made by: Niwaki
Made in: Japan
Specifications:
- 9"
- 4.8" single-beveled blade
- octagonal handles
Care: Immediately hand wash with mild soap and dry after use. The carbon steel blades will oxidize and rust if not looked after, so make sure to clean, dry thoroughly, and wipe with a little Camellia Oil if not used daily. Please read our tips for Caring for Carbon Steel Knives before purchasing.
For more information on caring for wooden knives, we invite you to read our article, "Wooden Brushes, Knives, and Tools: Tips for Use and Care".
Further Reading: The word niwaki in Japanese means "garden tree", and it refers to the art of training trees through care, attention, and detail. Niwaki brings the very best in Japanese design and craftsmanship, inspiring gardeners, chefs, and craftsmen to do the stuff they love, even better.
Niwaki's Carbon Kitchen Knives are made at the Tadafusa Factory in Sanjo, Japan, founded in 1948 and now run by the third generation of the Sone family.
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