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Kiritsukes are a status symbol in Japan because they take some time and skill to master. And all masters start somewhere. If you are curious about the kiritsuke style, and want to expand your collection without spending too much, this is a very inexpensive entry for an exclusive knife style. It is also a great knife to practice caring for and sharpening a carbon steel knife.
Weight: 7.4 ounces
Blade Length: 245 mm
Blade Height: 49.8 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4.2 mm
Product Reviews
Good knife, September 7, 2020
Its grown on me, August 19, 2020Posted By: Ian
This knife took some getting used to. The edge is quite flat and as others have said it chips somewhat easily. I put a good chip in it but it was my fault. Gave it a new edge and it as good as new. You can easily get this knife very sharp. I use it mostly for thin slicing, trimming and removing the skin from meat. This is a knife for delicate cuts but as long as you use is properly and take care of it it is really a great knife. Overall quite happy with it.
This knife took some getting used to. The edge is quite flat and as others have said it chips somewhat easily. I put a good chip in it but it was my fault. Gave it a new edge and it as good as new. You can easily get this knife very sharp. I use it mostly for thin slicing, trimming and removing the skin from meat. This is a knife for delicate cuts but as long as you use is properly and take care of it it is really a great knife. Overall quite happy with it.
Better than I expected, January 10, 2020 Tojiro Shirogami ITK Kiritsuke 240 mm, July 1, 2019Posted By: Pat - verified customer
This is a great knife - especially for the entry level prices. The edge is a little chippy, though, if you are used to less thinly ground blades. Keep that in mind as you choose for your purposes. It is my first Japanese cutlery and maybe i'm just used to a little more durability from less thinly ground knives. The tradeoff with the thin grind is super potential for sharpness. It and the petty of the same line I got came WICKEDLY sharp out of the box and a short session on a strop put them in the unbelievable category. I've only cut veggies and am probably not being careful enough on the cutting board. Overall, I would definitely recommend and purchase again.
This is a great knife - especially for the entry level prices. The edge is a little chippy, though, if you are used to less thinly ground blades. Keep that in mind as you choose for your purposes. It is my first Japanese cutlery and maybe i'm just used to a little more durability from less thinly ground knives. The tradeoff with the thin grind is super potential for sharpness. It and the petty of the same line I got came WICKEDLY sharp out of the box and a short session on a strop put them in the unbelievable category. I've only cut veggies and am probably not being careful enough on the cutting board. Overall, I would definitely recommend and purchase again.
This Knife Is Amazing!!, June 16, 2019Posted By: Tom Dickinson
1 people found this review helpful
I had wanted this knife for a while and I finally was able to purchase it. The first thing I did though was sharpen it incorrectly and sent it to CKTG to have the chips fixed and have it sharpened. As soon as I got it back, I haven't had to sharpen it at all. Good steel, works great. This knife slices, it chops, and it powers through product. Truly a master knife.
1 people found this review helpful
I had wanted this knife for a while and I finally was able to purchase it. The first thing I did though was sharpen it incorrectly and sent it to CKTG to have the chips fixed and have it sharpened. As soon as I got it back, I haven't had to sharpen it at all. Good steel, works great. This knife slices, it chops, and it powers through product. Truly a master knife.
Best knife I've owned. , March 15, 2019 Love this knife, June 11, 2018Posted By: David
2 people found this review helpful
Waited for this Kiritsuke to be back in stock and finally bought it. I love it. It needed some sanding on the handle and some stain to get it the way I like it. I thought I would have to sharpen also, but it was very sharp OOB. It really is a joy to use. Makes me look at some other ITK offerings.
2 people found this review helpful
Waited for this Kiritsuke to be back in stock and finally bought it. I love it. It needed some sanding on the handle and some stain to get it the way I like it. I thought I would have to sharpen also, but it was very sharp OOB. It really is a joy to use. Makes me look at some other ITK offerings.
Great blade!, June 4, 2018Click here to review this product
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