Ideal for everything from dicing onions and smashing garlic cloves to mincing herbs and slicing fruit, this Japanese-style vegetable cleaver offers a nimble alternative to larger, Western-style knives. Thanks to the unique blade shape, the Shun Kanso nakiri is great for transferring chopped produce to the pan. Hollow-ground indentions in the blade reduce friction, ensuring clean, uniform cuts with minimal sticking. As pretty as it is practical, this high-performance knife makes a welcome