Kiritsuke Chef's Knife 195 mm - Tsubame Collection

Kiritsuke chef's knife, 19.5 cm blade. The Kiritsuke chef's knife (切付包丁) has a slanted tip called a "reverse tanto" or "K-tip" which allows for more precision than a conventional blade shape. Japanese precision, Western robustness. The best of both worlds. Features: * Made in Tsubame, Japan * Razor-sharp 1K6 stainless steel * Rust-resistant * Hammered blade * Full tang * Black pakkawood handle * HRC hardness: 59 +/-1 * Weight: 173g * Perfectly balanced for comfort * Individually gift-boxed * Lifetime warranty Product Description: The Kiritsuke can serve a variety of purposes and is the preferred knife of many Japanese chefs. In fact, in most fine restaurants, only the head chef is allowed to use it. The Kiritsuke is therefore often considered a symbol of know-how and status. The distinctive form of the Kiritsuke is often called Bunka (文化), which means "culture" in Japanese. This name comes from its traditional use in preparing cultural dishes in Japanese homes. Used for similar tasks to more "classic" knives like the Gyuto or Santoku, Bunka knives are recognizable by their "reverse Tanto" profile, also called a "K" tip, which makes them more precise than a rounded blade. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the hammering of the “Tsuchime” (槌目) blade creates small air pockets between the blade and the slices of food. This ancestral Japanese method prevents food from sticking to the blade for pleasant and quick cutting. The blade is forged from 1K6 steel, a premium Japanese steel that combines high carbon content for hardness and long edge life with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation. The hidden full tang – a single piece of steel running from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle – gives the knives in the Tsubame collection ideal balance and exceptional durability. Tsubame Collection: Handcrafted and sharpened in Tsubame, a Japanese city located in Niigata Prefecture, KOTAI Tsubame knives embody the prestige, artistry, and spirit of the region, imbuing each blade with a unique artisanal heritage. These robust knives – featuring a full tang and sloping bolster – are specially designed to meet the needs of the most demanding chefs.