I never used a nakiri before this. I like the slight curve in the beginning as I am used to rocking the knife a lot back and forth.
My friends and family are always impressed when they also pick up the knife (usually to cut something casually) and are always pleasantly surprised by the comfort and weight of the handle.
I can use it for delicate things like peeling fruit and cutting through thicker pieces of meat with ease and no worries of hurting myself b/c of an unsharp knife.