Product Description

The Kiritsuke knife is a traditional Japanese single edged all-purpose chefs knife that resembles a sword. Its length allows it to cut sushi and sashimi like a Yanagi, and the wideness of the blade gives it the dexterity to do multiple jobs. In recent years a double edged version of the kiritsuke has increasingly become popular with chefs who appreciates the aesthetics of the sword like shape but still prefers to use double edged knives. This particular kiritsuke is the double edged version and will be an easy transition to make from the common chefs knife for most.

The High Performance SLD is among the new generation of steels being engineered in Japan that endeavor to surpass the capabilities of existing metals. Its main features is that it is highly wear resistant with a hardness level that rivals blue high carbon steel with a fairly good level of stain resistance. What this means is that this combination of features allows for a knife with excellent sharpness, long edge retention, with a stainless durability. The hardness of the steel is further improved by utilizing the Damascus technique in its construction. The layers range from 33 to 35 depending on the blade size and instantly adds a functional and aesthetic dimension to the knife that is stunning.

In addition, this particular knife emphasizes a superior cutting edge by utilizing a thin blade design that will effortlessly cut through foods with very little abrasions to its surface. The brilliant mirror finish is also worth a remark. It is not only visually beautiful to observe, it makes the metal easier to clean and preserve. The blade comes complimented with a traditional Japanese handle that is made of Rosewood. The octagonal shape of the handle allows for comfortable use regardless of which handed the user is.