Yoshihiro High Speed Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife 210mm 8.25" (Black Pakkawood Handle)
SKU:
- 63 HRC
- Yes
- Optional Magnolia Saya Cover
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel resists rust and staining from moisture and acidic foods, making it easy to maintain with routine care.
Saya Cover
This knife does not automatically come with a saya cover included. Adding one with your order lets us shape it to this exact blade, a fit no aftermarket cover can match. A saya purchased separately later is cut to standard dimensions rather than this specific blade, so the fit is left to chance.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Kiritsuke (Sword-Tip Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- SRS13 High-Speed Steel
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 63 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Plain
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
Handle
- Handle Material
- Black Pakkawood
- Handle Shape
- Western Style
- Bolster Material
- Stainless Steel
- Tang Type
- Full Tang
Product Details
Our Yoshihiro High Speed Steel Kiritsuke is a state-of-the-art handcrafted Japanese chef's knife that masterfully combines exceptional sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, stain resistance, and ease of sharpening. Its outstanding performance is the result of blending cutting-edge metallurgy with the rich expertise of skilled craftsmen, creating a knife that surpasses many others on the market. High Speed Steel is currently regarded as the most advanced stainless steel used in high-end kitchen knives. Its composition, featuring a high concentration of carbon (1.3%) and tungsten (1.25%), provides remarkable wear resistance and durability, qualities that make it ideal for its original use in industrial machinery. These same properties translate to kitchen knives, making them perfect for extended periods of use without losing their sharp edge. Forging kitchen knives from High Speed Steel is a challenging process, and few manufacturers attempt it due to the complexity involved, particularly during heat treatment, where temperatures exceed 1000 degrees Celsius. However, when successfully crafted, the results are nothing short of extraordinary, producing a knife that is both highly durable and incredibly sharp, suitable for demanding tasks in any kitchen.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.