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.

Shirogami #2, or White Steel #2, is one of the most common types of high-carbon knife steels, particularly when forging handcrafted traditional Japanese kitchen knives. While the composition of Shirogami #2 (White Steel #2) is virtually the same as Shirogami #1, the carbon content is slightly less (1.0-1.2% carbon). This allows the knife to be less prone to chipping and is generally preferred by most chefs, given the option of White Steel knives. It is also easier to sharpen than Shirogami #1. Both White Steel #1 and White Steel #2 allow Japanese chefs to make very fine, particular cuts of fish, vegetables, and garnish.

Nashiji is a traditional Japanese knife blade finish, often referred to as a “pear skin” finish due to its resemblance to the textured surface of a Japanese pear. This finish is achieved during the forging process and adds both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits to the knife.

Weight: 189g

Handle Material: #Letshandethis Oval octagon with stabilised dyed wood & spacer

Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")

Blade Length: 212mm (8.3")

Blade Depth: 51mm

Thickness at spine: 3.8mm

Thickness at tip: 0.2mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: White #2 (Shirogami #2) with steel cladding and Nashij finish

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 63 - 64