The Nakiri is a double bevel edged knife that is rectangular in profile and has a tall, thin blade. It is popular throughout Japan and is often used by home cooks for quickly and efficiently chopping, slicing or mincing vegetables and fruit. It is becoming increasingly popular with vegetarians. Compared to a Western-style handle, the lightweight traditional Japanese handle of the “Wa” style Nakiri knife moves the balance point of the knife further towards the tip, which makes it feel more nimble and precise.