Damascus Japanese Kiritsuke

A Kiritsuke is a must-have for any kitchen. Similar to my Gyuto blade, this Japanese blade is designed for slicing, however the slightly taller (1.9"/44mm) height of the blade lends well to chopping and dicing while giving better knuckle clearance to larger hands. Furthermore, the finer tip allows for fine detail work. The end result is a versatile and reliable blade that will elevate every cook's experience.

My Kirisuke features a long, 9" or 230mm profile with a gently curving edge, forged from 250 layers of premium Damascus Steel for optimal performance. The blade has a very thin grind which allows for superior slicing both on hard and soft ingredients. This steel holds an excellent edge and resharpens with ease, and as it is a carbon Damascus the steel will etch and patina with use, adding blue, gold, and purple hues to the existing Damascus pattern with age and use. 

The handle style is inspired by a traditional octagonal Wa style handle, however I've taken inspiration and slightly adjusted some angles of the handle to make the handle taper down towards the blade to allow for slightly better indexing. Besides the comfortable grip, my favourite part of this handle is the material choice. I've featured some locally sourced Manitoba Maple Burl and impregnated it under vacuum with a specialty blue/green stabilizing resin to ensure for a lifetime of durability. I specifically featured the live edge of the burl for these handles, as I wanted something totally unique and to be able to feature the junction where the bark attached to the tree. The bolster features a small piece of Teak decking from the WW2 Battleship the USS Iowa. 

Note: This is a one of a kind piece, made entirely in Canada - if you place an order, you will receive the exact blade pictured. 

Blade Specifications:

Blade Length: 9" (230 mm)

OAL: 13" (330 mm)

Weight:  130 grams

Blade Thickness: 3/32" (2 mm)

Steel: 250 Layer Damascus Steel 62 HRC

Handle Material: Stabilized Manitoba Maple Burl, USS Iowa Deckboard, Brass accents