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Each blade is hand-finished to a 15° edge on each side, giving the clean, effortless bite that lets you slice fish and chop vegetables with the same knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe steel is layered and forged in a way that leaves a hammered kurouchi finish across the face of the blade, so no two knives look quite the same. It is fitted with a rosewood handle, shaped for a natural, balanced grip and sealed in high-temperature wax for a finish that stands up to daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kiritsuke was traditionally the head chef's knife — a single blade expected to handle everything. 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It is forged from VG10 Damascus steel with 67 layers and hand-finished in a striking feather Damascus pattern, with a reverse-tanto tip that gives fine control on intricate cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is set into an ergonomic, oval-shaped wooden handle for a balanced, comfortable grip, and comes with a solid wooden scabbard to protect the edge in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally reserved for head chefs, the Kiritsuke rewards confident, precise knife work in a home kitchen just as well as a professional one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 Damascus steel, 67 layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse-tanto tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval-shaped wooden handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wooden scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a Kiritsuke used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hybrid blade suited to both precise fish work and everyday vegetable chopping, prized for its versatility and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in warm water immediately after use, dry it fully before storing it in the scabbard, and avoid the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep the edge sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHone regularly between uses and sharpen on a whetstone, or via a professional sharpening service, every few months depending on how often it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with storage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a solid wooden scabbard is included to protect the blade when it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999363375494,"sku":"662000776130","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/hinoki-kiritsuke-chef-knife-8-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281932"},{"product_id":"kiritsuke","title":"Niji Kiritsuke Knife 8″ — Damascus Steel with Coloured Octagonal Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne blade for the fish counter and the chopping board. 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The handle continues that individuality: a coloured, octagonal grip finished by hand, with its exact shade varying from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a knife built for cooks who want fewer tools doing more — precise, durable, and finished to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 core, 67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 cm (widest point)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble bevel, hand-finished (Honbazuke method)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColoured octagonal handle, unique per knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for this knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately. Damascus steel is corrosion-resistant but not stain-proof, so avoid the dishwasher and leaving it wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep the edge sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHone regularly and resharpen on a whetstone as needed. A gentle honing routine will keep the double-bevel edge performing for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I use a Kiritsuke for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's designed as an all-rounder — comfortable slicing fish, precise on vegetables, and capable of most jobs you'd normally give a chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill my handle look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coloured octagonal handle is unique to each knife, so the exact tone and grain will vary slightly from the one shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999365538182,"sku":"738902235457","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/niji-kiritsuke-knife-8-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281947"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/collections\/kiri-kiritsuke-knife-9-inch-2.png?v=1791275861","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/collections\/for-fish.oembed","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}