{"product_id":"japanese-kiritsuke-forged-high-carbon-steel","title":"Japanese Kiritsuke - Forged High Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Kiritsuke features a long, 9\" or 230mm profile with a gently curving edge, forged from 15N20 High Carbon steel for optimal edge retention. The blade has a very thin grind which allows for superior slicing both on hard and soft ingredients. I've intentionally left the forging marks on the flats of the blade to pay homage to the Kurochi finish - a Japanese style where the forged section of the blade remains raw and unpolished. This style offers enhanced food release, as well as slightly higher rigidity for the very thin blade. This thin grind allows for superior slicing both on hard and soft ingredients. 15N20 is my choice of blade steel for these blades, as it performs very similar to a traditional Japanese high grade carbon steel, albeit with added toughness to reduce chipping, as well as slightly enhanced corrosion resistance. I heat treat these blades in house to a hardness of 62 HRC to allow for optimal edge retention, while still offering ease of resharpening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle style of this blade is inspired by a traditional octagonal Wa style handle. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polish on this blade is a satin belt finish, which allows for smooth slicing. With time the high carbon steel will begin to etch and patina, forming blue and gold colours on the  blade. Since this is a traditional carbon steel care must be taken to avoid rust, such as immediately wiping the blade after use, and storing in a dry location. Check out the blade care page on my website to determine if high carbon steel is best for your kitchen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a one of a kind piece - if you place an order, you will receive the exact blade pictured. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 6.75 (170 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOAL: 12\" (300 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 140 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 1\/16\" (1.5mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: AEB-L Stainless 62 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Exotic Wood, Wenge bolster, Brass accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fehr Forgeworks Inc","offers":[{"title":"Pau Ferro \/ Knife Only","offer_id":62720520683679,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pau Ferro \/ Black Leather Sheath","offer_id":62720520716447,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pau Ferro \/ Brown Leather Sheath","offer_id":62720520749215,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bocote \/ Knife Only","offer_id":62720520781983,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bocote \/ Black Leather Sheath","offer_id":62720520814751,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bocote \/ Brown Leather Sheath","offer_id":62720520847519,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2436\/8287\/files\/IMG_7451.jpg?v=1773520814","url":"https:\/\/fehr-forgeworks-inc.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-kiritsuke-forged-high-carbon-steel","provider":"Fehr Forgeworks Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}