Shun Premier Blonde 5.5" Nakiri Knife bread-knives Heat resistant silicone makes the

Heat resistant silicone makes the lids perfect for use in the microwave

Oven safe up to 400° F

Its tri-ply base is impact-bonded with a pure aluminum core sandwiched between a layer of 18/10 stainless steel and a layer of magnetic stainless steel

Made with a visible full tang - the single-piece construction of the blade makes for a distinctive combination of strength

The dish and its handles are cast as one piece for perfect solidity

Shun Premier Blonde 5.5" Nakiri Knife bread-knives Heat resistant silicone makes theA Nakiri is a Japanese style vegetable knife sure to attract your attention due to its elegant and interesting shape. Yet this blade shape is quite practical, too. With its blunt tip, the Shun Premier Blonde Nakiri is safer to use in the kitchen, but without sacrificing any of the slicing and dicing power you need when processing vegetables and other foods. Because of its straight blade, edge, and spine, the Nakiri isn't rocked like a chef's knife.