Kiritsuke: A popular all purpose knife that can replace the gyuto. A kiritsuke typically has a flatter profile throughout, which is more compatible with a push/pull cutting style. Slice meat, chiffonade herbs, chop veg, this knife is a sweet alternative to the gyuto.

Carbon Steel Knife Care

Knife Specs: 

Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.

• Steel: Blue #1
• HRC: 62~63
• Edge Length: 219 mm
• Height at heel: 52.28 mm
• Distal Taper Heel: 6.14 mm
• Distal Taper Mid: 2.15 mm
• Distal Taper Tip: 0.4 mm
• Weight: 228 grams 
• Handle: Octagonal Walnut w/Buffalo Horn Collar
• Shape: Kiritsuke Gyuto
• Finish: Kurouchi
• Cladding: Iron
• Construction: 3 Layer Hand Laminated
• Edge bevel: 50/50
• Knife Line: Yoake
• Blacksmith: N/A
• Maker: Hatsukokoro
• Sharpener: N/A
• Place of Origin: Japan