Chroma P36 Type 301 Nakiri Knife
- 6.75 inch blade, Tokyo style vegetable knife
- Japanese 301 steel blade, forged
- 276 grams, stainless steel handle
- Hand wash only, wooden or plastic boards
- Whetstone sharpening, never a sharpening steel
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A Porsche-designed nakiri for vegetable prep that rewards care: hand washing, a whetstone and soft boards. Frozen food, bones and the dishwasher are all off limits.
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ASIN: B00B4I2TU6Model: P36Category: Usuba & Nakiri Knives
Overview
A forged Japanese steel blade, sharpened by hand to a razor edge, is the working part of this Tokyo style vegetable knife. The handle is stainless steel, and the shape was designed by F.A. Porsche.
A vegetable-specific blade with a hand-sharpened edge suits a cook who preps produce daily and is willing to maintain it. Care is demanding, with wooden or plastic boards only and a whetstone in place of a steel. Blade thickness is not given.
Who it's for
Cooks who chop vegetables often, own or will buy a whetstone and cut on boards made of wood or plastic. Those who cut bones or frozen food, or want one knife for every task, need a sturdier utility knife.
Pros and cons
- Forged Japanese steel blade
- Razor edge sharpened by hand
- Stainless steel handle
- Tokyo style vegetable shape
- Hand wash only
- Wooden or plastic boards only
- No bones or frozen food
- Blade thickness not listed
Performance notes
The edge is sharpened by hand and gets sharper each time the same person resharpens it at the same angle. Wooden and plastic boards protect that edge, while marble or glass boards damage it. A sharpening steel is warned against, so the whetstone is the intended upkeep tool.
Specifications
| Model | P36 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | One size |
| BladeLength | 6.75 inches (170 mm) |
| Weight | 276 grams |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Japanese 301 Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel, Plastic, Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Asian Cutlery |
| Item Type Name | Tokyo Style Professional Vegetable Knife |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Chroma P36 Type 301 come in other sizes?
The listing shows one size only, a 170 mm Tokyo style vegetable knife. No other blade lengths are listed.
Can the Chroma Type 301 nakiri go in the dishwasher?
No. The care notes say never to place it in the dishwasher, and to hand wash and dry it after every use.
What cutting board is safe for the Chroma P36?
Wooden or plastic boards only. The notes warn against marble and glass.
How do I sharpen the Chroma Type 301 nakiri?
Use the original Type 301 whetstone. A sharpening steel will damage the blade.
Can the Chroma P36 cut bones or frozen food?
No. The notes say to use it only for food preparation, not for frozen foods or bones, and not as a utility knife.