A nakiri is a Japanese style knife used primarily for chopping vegetables. It is a thin blade that allows you to cut all the way through to the cutting board without having to us a horizontal push pull motion.  The curved bolster provides a comfortable position for your thumb and forefinger to have the ultimate control.  I love the perfectly balanced weight in each Pro series knife and the special steel is not only corrosion resistant but also retains its sharp edge longer and is chip and crack resistant.