{"product_id":"kiritsuke-japanese-knife","title":"Kiri Kiritsuke Knife 9″ — Kurouchi Forged Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA do-it-all blade with a chef's reach and a slicer's fine tip. This 9-inch Kiri Kiritsuke brings precision and understated elegance to every cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kiri Kiritsuke is forged from AUS10 high-carbon, multi-layer steel and hardened to 60±2 HRC — hard enough to hold a fine edge through heavy use, yet still easy to bring back to sharpness. 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. Kurocho keeps that intent: one shape, properly made, that earns its place at the front of the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUS10 high-carbon, multi-layer steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±2 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15° per side, hand-finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for my Kiritsuke knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash it by hand and dry it straight away — this protects both the edge and the rosewood handle's finish. It is not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often does it need sharpening?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-carbon steel holds its 15° edge well, but regular honing between uses and an occasional pass on a whetstone will keep it performing at its best. Avoid pull-through sharpeners, which can wear the edge unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat shouldn't I cut with this knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid cutting through bone or frozen food — the edge is optimised for clean slicing, not for impact against hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs a Kiritsuke a good all-purpose knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it combines the reach of a chef's knife with a finer tip, making it a capable choice for slicing, chopping and precision work alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999363080582,"sku":"987633337129","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/kiri-kiritsuke-knife-9-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281940","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/kiritsuke-japanese-knife","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}