This blade is forged from 9cr18mov steel, a high carbon stainless steel known for taking a wicked edge as well as its corrosion resistance. These knives sport a classic Japanese wa handle that puts most of the knife’s weight in the blade, allowing the knife to do more of the work. 3-layer full-body lamination with a hammer finish.
From Knifewear: “Many modern Kiritsuke knives are similar to a gyuto, but with that fantastic “reverse tanto tip”! This means they are sharpened on both sides, making them usable for right and left-handed users. The aggressive tip acts like a precise petty knife sticking off of the front end of your blade, perfect for mincing shallots and garlic, while the height of the knife typically affords more knuckle clearance. Ranging in size from 165mm to 240mm in length, think of the modern Kiritsuke Gyuto as a hybrid between a Nakiri and a Sujihiki. With a cutting edge that is mostly flat, these knives truly excel at push-cutting or pull-cutting and may not be the best choice for someone keen to rock n’ chop!”
Shape Kiritsuke
Blade Length 175 mm | 7 Inches
Blade Thickness Above Heel 1.6 mm
Weight g
Steel Type 9cr18mov
Rockwell Hardness 58-60
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon - Cocobolo
This blade is forged from 9cr18mov steel, a high carbon stainless steel known for taking a wicked edge as well as its corrosion resistance. These knives sport a classic Japanese wa handle that puts most of the knife’s weight in the blade, allowing the knife to do more of the work. 3-layer full-body lamination with a hammer finish.
From Knifewear: “Many modern Kiritsuke knives are similar to a gyuto, but with that fantastic “reverse tanto tip”! This means they are sharpened on both sides, making them usable for right and left-handed users. The aggressive tip acts like a precise petty knife sticking off of the front end of your blade, perfect for mincing shallots and garlic, while the height of the knife typically affords more knuckle clearance. Ranging in size from 165mm to 240mm in length, think of the modern Kiritsuke Gyuto as a hybrid between a Nakiri and a Sujihiki. With a cutting edge that is mostly flat, these knives truly excel at push-cutting or pull-cutting and may not be the best choice for someone keen to rock n’ chop!”
Shape Kiritsuke
Blade Length 175 mm | 7 Inches
Blade Thickness Above Heel 1.6 mm
Weight g
Steel Type 9cr18mov
Rockwell Hardness 58-60
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon - Cocobolo
