The Kiritsuke is a great replacement for a gyuto/chef’s knife and has become very popular in the past few years as the drop tip tappers down to a very thin scalpel and is an aggressive work horse. They generally come in a few sizes ranging from 210mm to 240mm. Traditionally a kiritsuke is a single-beveled and combined with the rustic geometry, makes the kiritsuke look like an epic kitchen sword. This is used for slicing up large cuts of meat and fish it will give you a clean cut finish.

HAP40 is a premium, high-performance powdered metallurgy steel developed by Hitachi Metals, widely used in high-end knives due to its exceptional edge retention, toughness, and wear resistance. It is a high-speed tool steel enriched with vanadium, molybdenum, cobalt, and tungsten, which contribute to its durability and cutting performance.

HAP40 knives are highly regarded among professional chefs and knife enthusiasts who prioritise long-lasting performance and precision. However, they may require more maintenance compared to stainless steels.

Weight: 160g

Handle Material: #Letshandleit Double dyed boxelder burl with trustone spacer

Handle Length: 140mm (5.5")

Blade Length: 230mm (9")

Blade Depth: 53mm

Thickness at spine: 1.7mm

Thickness at tip: 0.4mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: HAP40 core with stainless cladding

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 64 - 65