Sunglasses, shoes, watches—these are the typical collabs carmakers go for when it comes to showcasing their brand’s design or engineering expertise. With Nissan though, they’ve taken a very different track. To showcase the precision of their Nissan Z Nismo, they’ve decided to come up with a limited-edition…sushi knife.
On the surface, it’s weird; after all, car guys probably spend the least time in the kitchen on a daily basis. But for Nissan, it’s down three qualities: precision, performance, and expertise that made them decide to partner up with the centuries-old tradition of Japanese knifemaking.
Collaborating with sushi master Chef Hiroyuki “Chef Hiro” Terada and legendary knifemaker Kiryu, the brand came up with the Z Nismo Precision Sushi Knife.
The Z Nismo Precision Sushi Knife is handmade by renowned knifemaker Kiryu in Niigata Prefecture in Japan. Measuring some 210 mm (8.27 inches), the double-beveled blade is crafted for clean, precise cuts.
The kiritsuke-style design was drawn by Satoshi Kiryu, principal knifemaker at Kiryu, who laser-cut each blade with meticulous attention to detail. Kiryu has been working at the company for 48 years; his grandfather founded it in 1927.
After the knives are cut, Kiryu quenches, tempers, grinds, and polishes each one. The knife’s kuro zome (black-dyed) finish is then applied using oxide film on stainless steel. Finally, the handle is fitted and the knife is sharpened to perfection.
Nissan says the knife design is a direct reflection of the Z Nismo’s aesthetic. Crisp lines conjure images of Z’s iconic silhouette, mirroring the katana (samurai sword)-inspired silver roof accent that emphasizes the car’s side profile. The striking red spacer on the buffalo horn handle reflects the unmistakable red accents exclusive to the Nismo edition’s bodywork.
Limited to 240 examples—a tribute to the original 240Z—each Z Nismo Precision Sushi Knife is individually marked, with the blade number engraved in red. Owners will also find the Z logo, Chef Hiro’s signature and Kiryu’s insignia.
Each knife arrives in a black-lacquered box designed as part of the unique collaboration between Nissan Design America, Chef Hiro, and Kiryu. Outside, the box is marked with the Nissan logo alongside Chef Hiro’s name. Inside the lid, six generations of Z logos are printed – going back to the first model’s 1969 debut.
If you want to get one, it costs some USD 300.23 (P 17,202) and can be purchased here.
Rusts easily just like their cars 🫢
ReplyDeletethey may accidentally slash someone with that design
ReplyDeletePerfect for seppuku.
ReplyDeleteI shouldn't laugh at this because this is so wrong, but damn it, I'm crying trying to hold my laughter 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
DeleteLol. All Nissan has to do is push this in and it’s done, literally.
Deleteoi ang mean 🤭
DeleteNissan is so desperately struggling they even resorted to making knives.
ReplyDeleteSad.