Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife, Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(Blade Length: 8.25" (210mm))
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Important: This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained — Learn more about high-carbon steel here.
Product Details
Our Special Forged Series is commissioned as a special collaboration effort resulting in a High CarbonBlue Steel Kiritsuke that is exceptional in quality. This Special Forged Blue Steel Kiritsuke is truly the best of the best among other Blue Steel knives in terms of its fit, finish, and heat treatment.
With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 63-64, Blue Steel #1 is prized for its ability to form extremely sharp edges and its excellent edge retention.
The most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have is a Japanese chefs knife known as a Kiritsuke knife. Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chefs knife to make every meal into something special. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmers market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional. From prepping greens for a salad to chopping vegetables for a main dish, the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Knife Specs:
- HRC: 63-64
- Grade:Forged
- Stain Resistant:No
- Blade Material:Blue Steel #1
- Edge Angle: Double Edged
- Handle Material:Howlite White
- Bolster Material: Alternative Ivory (color varies)
- Handle Shape: Octagonal
- Saya Cover:Magnetic Oak Wood