The Kuro Nyakiri -- Designed to Destroy Vegetables

Be the ultimate villain to vegetables. Perfect for push cutting with its straight edge, the Kuro Nyakiri is designed with a slight curve on the tip that still allows for a rocking motion.

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Villainess Resin Handle

  • Resin-Infused aluminum honeycomb lattice
  • Full-tang construction
  • Integral bolster and butt plate

San-Mai Kuro Heart Damascus

  • 67 layers Custom Pattern
  • Acid Etched & Blackened
  • Designed to not steal your face

Vacuum-Hardened Cutting Edge

  • 61HRC for Exceptional Edge Retention
  • High-Grade 10CR from Shanxi
An adorable knife whose cutesy looks belie fierce functionality. It handles nimbly, cuts beyond its size, and is meant to used as opposed to wasting on mere display.
-Taizen
I have the original nyakiri knife and I use it every single day. I absolutely love it! I'm definitely going to add this one to the collection. I've not had to sharpen it, but every now and then I give it a nice leather strop to keep the edge honed.
-Barrett, girldm superfan
Very nice and sharp knife that's been especially great to use for herbs and veggies. It's also fun to show it off and see others notice the heart pattern when they look closer at it. Wonderful function with a very cute form
-Zerunus

THE KURO NYAKIRI V2:

San Mai Kuro Heart Damascus

Acid etched to be like the blackened heart of a villainess, this finish allows for the knife to be safely used without reflections accidentally stealing your face. 67 layers of damascus steel sandwiches a keen cutting edge that gives it both style and protection.

Full Tang Integral Bolster & Butt Plate

Thick, structured steel that slopes gently to accommodate a comfortable pinch grip, this bolster strengthens the handle significantly, especially when paired with the full tang and butt plate.

10CR Edge Steel

(Technically it’s 10Cr15CoMoV)

Not all steel is made the same. 10CR is a steel that’s comparable to the much beloved VG10(which is now, unfortunately, next to impossible to get), and a huge step above the steel used in most German knives.

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Kuro Nyakiri V2

61 HRC

Vacuum hardened · hand finished

Typical German Chef's Knife

54–56 HRC

Atmospheric hardening · machine finished

But even different types of the same steel can be different. That’s why we source only the high-grade, clean steels from quality steel manufacturers in places like Shanxi, and partner with the 1,400 years of metallurgic craftsman experience from Yangjiang, a famous knifemaking region extending all the way back to the Tang Dynasty.That means that yes, it’s proudly Made In China, where our founder with Michelin Star restaurant experience was born.

Custom Design With Michelin Star Experience

Tim, founder of Vite, grew up watching his mom cook every meal with a weathered santoku she bought in 1996, scratched and worn down by the years, refusing to switch it out even when the tip snapped off. Many years later on the line of a Michelin-starred kitchen, he saw fellow cooks and chefs pick their own knife as an expression of who they were, and the belief that a knife should be more than just a tool stuck with him.

The Kuro Nyakiri is a custom, unique design drawn by Tim, in collaboration with girl_dm_. It blends his passion for the functional, utilitarian aspect of knives as well as the love for Vtubers and expressing lore and mythos through design.

We could probably make a lot more money with simpler designs and just slapping a logo on things. But we love what we do too much for that.

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What happens after you preorder?

Part 1

We'll Send You Stuff.

First 350 preorders get the origins Nyakiri charm shipped to you right away, so you have something real in your hands while your knife is being made. All others will receive our Vite Charms!

Domestic USA orders only.

Part 2

Watch Every Step of the Process

Your order gets sorted as part of a batch, with live tracking on what's happening with each step of how the knife comes together. The moment we hear something from the manufacturer, the status page gets updated too. From steel to damascus to handle to sharpening to packing, every stage is visible.

Part 3

Knife Arrives and You Cook

Your batch gets made to order and shipped, and you’re ready to destroy every vegetable that’s ever opposed you!

Estimated October 2026.

  • Cancel anytime, any reason, full refund.

    Changed your mind before the knife is made and ships? Something in life come up? No problem. Cancel your order for any reason for a full refund, and keep the charm.
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Vite Ramen

Kuro Nyakiri Kitchen Knife | girl_dm_ x Vite

This is a PRE-ORDER item estimated to ship out October 2026.

PREORDER. ESTIMATED DELIVERY: October 2026

Be the ultimate villain to vegetables. Perfect for push cutting with its straight edge, the Kuro Nyakiri is designed with a slight curve on the tip that still allows for a rocking motion.

New in v2:

  • San Mai Kuro Heart Damascus - Sixty-seven layers of damascus steel sandwich a keen cutting edge, acid-etched to the look of a villainess's blackened heart. The finish stops reflections from accidentally stealing your face.

 

  • Mirror Polish Integral Bolster & Butt Plate
    Thick, mirror-polished steel slopes gently into a comfortable pinch grip. Paired with the full tang and butt plate, it significantly reinforces the handle.

 

  • 10CR Edge Steel — High-Grade
    10CR is comparable to the much-beloved VG10 and a huge step above the steel used in most German knives. We source high-grade, clean stock from Shanxi and partner with 1,400 years of metallurgic craftsmanship in Yangjiang, a region making blades since the Tang Dynasty.

BLADE STATS:

Weight: 8.4oz or 236g
Blade Length: 6 inches or 152.4mm
Blade Height: 1.88 inches or 48mm
Blade Edge Steel: 10CR (High-Grade)
Blade Hardness: Aprox 61 HRC, Vacuum Hardened
Outer Steel Steel: SUS420 Acid Etched Kuro Heart Damascus
Handle Scale Material: Resin Infused Villainess Aluminum Honeycomb Lattice 
Total Length: 10.8 inches or 275mm
Spine Thickness: 0.0787402 inches or 2mm
Shinogi Thickness: Aprox ~ 0.0295 or 0.75mm
Bevel Angle: Aprox 13-15 degrees per side
Construction: Full Tang Integral Bolster

 

Due to international shipping laws, knives are only available for shipping to USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Vietnam

 
WARNING: DO NOT USE IT ON BONES, ICE, OR ANY EXCESSIVELY HARD ITEM.

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Vite Ramen

Kuro Nyakiri + Vegan Yuzu Shoyu 9-Pack Bundle

This is a PRE-ORDER item estimated to ship out October 2026.

PREORDER. ESTIMATED DELIVERY: October 2026

Be the ultimate villain to vegetables. Perfect for push cutting with its straight edge, the Kuro Nyakiri is designed with a slight curve on the tip that still allows for a rocking motion.

New in v2:

  • San Mai Kuro Heart Damascus - Sixty-seven layers of damascus steel sandwich a keen cutting edge, acid-etched to the look of a villainess's blackened heart. The finish stops reflections from accidentally stealing your face.

 

  • Mirror Polish Integral Bolster & Butt Plate
    Thick, mirror-polished steel slopes gently into a comfortable pinch grip. Paired with the full tang and butt plate, it significantly reinforces the handle.

 

  • 10CR Edge Steel — High-Grade
    10CR is comparable to the much-beloved VG10 and a huge step above the steel used in most German knives. We source high-grade, clean stock from Shanxi and partner with 1,400 years of metallurgic craftsmanship in Yangjiang, a region making blades since the Tang Dynasty.

BLADE STATS:

Weight: 8.4oz or 236g
Blade Length: 6 inches or 152.4mm
Blade Height: 1.88 inches or 48mm
Blade Edge Steel: 10CR (High-Grade)
Blade Hardness: Aprox 61 HRC, Vacuum Hardened
Outer Steel Steel: SUS420 Acid Etched Kuro Heart Damascus
Handle Scale Material: Resin Infused Villainess Aluminum Honeycomb Lattice 
Total Length: 10.8 inches or 275mm
Spine Thickness: 0.0787402 inches or 2mm
Shinogi Thickness: Aprox ~ 0.0295 or 0.75mm
Bevel Angle: Aprox 13-15 degrees per side
Construction: Full Tang Integral Bolster

Yuzu Shoyu 9 Pack:

A collaborative flavor between girl_dm_ and Vite Ramen, Vegan Yuzu Shoyu v3.1 features an updated nutritional profile while maintaining the floral notes and delicate citrus aroma of Japanese yuzu. We've balanced the broth with a deeply savory dashi base brewed with real powdered kombu, dried shiitake mushrooms, and a secret blend of vegetables seasonings. A masterful blend of three full-bodied soy sauces completes the broth, while a dash of rice vinegar brightens this soul-warming soup. Savory aromatics intermingle at the finish, ending with the lemony, refreshing yuzu oil to provide an unmatched experience for the senses.

Allergens for Vegan Yuzu Shoyu include: Wheat, Sesame, Soybeans, Coconut

Due to international shipping laws, knives are only available for shipping to USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Vietnam

 
WARNING: DO NOT USE IT ON BONES, ICE, OR ANY EXCESSIVELY HARD ITEM.

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