FAMCÜTE 9CR18MOV Octagon Handle Nakiri Knife

Last updated: January 4, 2023


The hand-polished v-shaped edge on this nakiri knife allows for smooth and comfortable cuts. You'll get stability from the ergonomic handle, which is constructed from an African rosewood and shaped like a hexagon. The knife is perfect for slicing through vegetables and fruits, as well as cutting and preparing a variety of meats.

FAMCÜTE 9CR18MOV Octagon Handle Nakiri Knife

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Key Takeaway: Not only does this nakiri knife make for an excellent housewarming gift, but it's also perfect as a wedding, engagement or anniversary present.

In our analysis of 32 expert reviews, the FAMCÜTE Octagon Handle Nakiri Knife, 7-Inch placed 3rd when we looked at the top 15 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

100% from Japan’s High Quality Steel. FAMCUTE series uses 9CR18MOV. A great steel for the everyday use of any chef. With an HRC of 60+/-2 it will take an angled edge and hold it for long enough to help extend the life of your knife (w/ general maintenance). The clad dimple allow for easy food release while slicing or dicing. This blade is great for vegetables, fruits, fish, and meats. [Please refrain from cutting frozen products as this may detriment the knife’s edge.] Ergonomic Design. Design inspiration are designed to show the special beauty of chef’s knives. While focusing on comfortability, and efficiency for the everyday chef. Blade length is 11.7cm and handle length is 12.5 cm with an overall length of 24.2cm. with an exceptional and enduring razor sharp edge for ultimate precision and performance in the kitchen. Full of Natural Handles. Is crafted from African rosewood, and is a great compliment to the beauty and comfort to the knife user. The stability of the handle allows the user full manipulation of the blade. This makes for effective use for precision, and endurance cuts. This handle makes mis en plas (food prep) FUN again Weight/Balance. The balance point runs heel to spine up the billet. Allowing the user a comfortable grip with precise cuts, and less wear and tear on the users hands. The weight is towards the blade of the knife making for efficient use during rock chopping motion. FAMCUTE’s PROMISE. Quality is a massive focus of ours products. As a promise to our customers, When you open the package and receive a knife with any quality problems, we will replace it free of charge.

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

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