32 Dumas Signature forged nakiri vegetable knife 16 cm

Forged nakiri vegetable knife 16 cm Signature — forged in Thiers

The 16 cm nakiri is the Japanese knife made for vegetables: its straight, rectangular blade reaches the board with every cut, ideal for slicing, chopping and shredding vegetables quickly and evenly.

It belongs to the Signature series by 32 Dumas, the French cutler founded in 1932 in Thiers (the historic capital of French cutlery), now part of La Brigade de Buyer. The Signature series is the house's top range: 100% forged knives in which blade, bolster and tang are born from a single steel ingot, giving exceptional rigidity, balance and durability.

A high-performance forged blade

The blade is made from French 4116N nitrogen-enriched stainless steel, hardened to 58-60 HRC. This hardness, high for a European knife, means an edge that stays sharp for far longer and a precise, clean cut. Sharpening is done by hand, at a combined 25° angle, and it has earned a "very good" rating from the independent CATRA institute, the world reference for measuring cutting power.

• 100% forged: blade, bolster and tang from a single piece of steel.
• 4116N nitrogen stainless steel, 58-60 HRC hardness.
• Hand-sharpened at 25°, certified by CATRA.
• Faceted bolster and concave guard; 4 mm stainless steel rivets.
• Made in France (Thiers). Suitable for professional and home use.

Choose your handle: green oak or micarta

This knife is available with two handle materials, both with a modern angled-end design and a high-quality finish:

• European green oak: stabilised hardwood, warm to the touch and with a natural grain that is unique to each piece.
• Micarta: layers of linen compressed with resin and mirror-polished; a technical material that is extraordinarily resistant to moisture and heavy use.

Choose your finish from the variant drop-down. The knife comes in premium packaging, fully recyclable, that reflects the quality of the product and makes it an ideal gift for chefs and cooking lovers.

Care

To protect the edge and the wooden handles, we recommend washing by hand in warm water and drying immediately. Not dishwasher safe. Always cut on wooden or polyethylene boards, never on hard surfaces (glass, marble or ceramic).

The images show both handle finishes. Please check the selected variant before completing your purchase.