HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife Rosewood Handle (8.25'' (210mm))

About this item

Our Yoshihiro High Speed Steel series beautifully brings together incredible sharpness, long lasting edge retention, stain resistance, and an ease of sharpening that outclasses many other knives currently on the market. The outstanding performance of the knife is the result of combining state-of-the-art metallurgy with the bountiful knowledge and skill of the master craftsmen.
High Speed Steel is currently considered to be the most advanced stainless steel on the market for high-end kitchen knives. A particular significance is the high amount of Cobalt (8%) in the steel alloy which give it its high wear-resistance and durability. It makes it perfect for use in its original purpose of industrial machinery, but also excellent in high-end kitchen knives which require long lasting edge retention.
The Kiritsuke is one of the most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have. The blade of the Kiritsuke is wider and straighter than a standard chef knife while having a curved tip. The wideness of the knife with its straight end makes it suited for chopping vegetables while the long curved tip makes it suitable for cutting thin slices in meat or fish.
Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.
Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients. Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods.