recommended budget Nakiri or flade blade kitchen knife

While not a true nakiri, the Dexter Russell 7"x2" "Chinese Chef's Knife" (S5197) is very, very close in size and shape and is a great knife. Water can get into the ferrules but hand washing, which should be done with all knives anyway, keeps it to a minimum. I keep it treated with mineral oil and I've never had an issue.
 
I will make two suggestions. First, save your money. A Nakiri priced at $40 is very likely going to be poor quality. You will have spent your money and when you're finally tired of the poor grind, dull/chipped edge, split handle or whatever else might go wrong with it, you will either have to start over or simply go without. Second, call chefknivestogo. The owner took a fair amount of time to talk to me and help educate me about Nakiris when I was looking for one. He was very knowledgeable in general and certainly knows a lot about what he carries. He is not like an employee who has no interest in kitchen cutlery and is just looking for a paycheck.

I think you can get something relatively decent for under $100, but you're going to have to be patient and work a little bit for it. Still, it will be worth it in the end.
 
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