This kiritsuke is built around Ginsan stainless steel, a premium Japanese alloy known for taking a genuinely fine edge while staying easy to sharpen and maintain - excellent edge stability and corrosion resistance without ever feeling brittle. The sword-like profile and flat edge give the kiritsuke its characteristic versatility, capable of standing in for both a usuba and a yanagiba depending on the task.
The nashiji finish gives the cladding a soft, pear-skin texture that pairs beautifully with the warm sakura cherry wood handle, and every knife in this line is hand engraved by our friend Akane-san, who also created the elegant calligraphy on the Yahiko box. The even 50/50 grind delivers a neutral, predictable cutting feel for both right- and left-handed cooks.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only and dry promptly after use. Do not place in the dishwasher or leave the knife wet on the board. Store carefully to protect the edge and the engraved details.
The nashiji finish gives the cladding a soft, pear-skin texture that pairs beautifully with the warm sakura cherry wood handle, and every knife in this line is hand engraved by our friend Akane-san, who also created the elegant calligraphy on the Yahiko box. The even 50/50 grind delivers a neutral, predictable cutting feel for both right- and left-handed cooks.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only and dry promptly after use. Do not place in the dishwasher or leave the knife wet on the board. Store carefully to protect the edge and the engraved details.
- Knife Line: Yahiko
- Construction: Forged, San Mai
- Edge Steel: Ginsan Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Nashiji
- Edge Grind: Even, 50/50
- Engraving: Hand Engraved by Akane
- Handle: Octagonal Sakura Cherry Wood
- Ferrule: Pakka Wood
- HRC: 61-62
- Weight: 6.0 oz (172 g)
- Blade Length: 245 mm
- Total Length: 408 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 48 mm
