About Japanese Kiritsuke Kitchen Knife (切付け包丁)

The Kiritsuke knife is a traditional Japanese chef's knife known for its versatility. It combines the features of both a Yanagiba and an Usuba, making it suitable for slicing fish, meats, and vegetables. Its distinctive angled tip allows for precise and detailed cutting tasks, making it a favored choice for chefs seeking both functionality and elegance in their culinary tools. If you're looking for an all-purpose kitchen knife, you definitely shouldn't miss this one.

About Traditional Chinese Lacquer Art (大漆艺术)

The handle of this knife is crafted using the time-honored tradition of Chinese lacquer, a process that requires a minimum of three months to complete. Each handle is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, with a unique pattern that ensures no two are alike.

With over a thousand years of history, lacquer is a symbol of China's deep cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship. Derived from the sap of the lacquer tree, it undergoes multiple stages of meticulous processing before it can be used to coat and protect wood surfaces. Unlike modern paints, lacquer is extraordinarily durable and corrosion-resistant. It not only preserves the handle’s lustrous shine but also offers exceptional water resistance, scratch protection, and anti-oxidation qualities, ensuring the handle retains its pristine appearance even after prolonged use. This is the secret behind ancient Chinese wooden artifacts that have been unearthed after millennia, still exhibiting remarkable color and texture.

What makes each handle so striking is the incorporation of two traditional decorative techniques in lacquerwork: Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Rhinoceros Skin Lacquer.

Mother-of-Pearl Inlay uses delicate shards of mother-of-pearl to create intricate patterns that gleam with light and texture.

On top of this, we apply Rhinoceros Skin Lacquer, a sophisticated technique where layers of lacquer in different colors, textures, and patterns are applied to the handle. After the top layer is carefully polished, the layers beneath gradually emerge, creating a stunning blend of colors and patterns that make each handle truly unique.

This painstaking, multi-layered process requires great patience and skill. Just as the finest masterpieces of lacquer art are made slowly over time, so too does each handle evolve, responding to the subtle environmental changes of temperature and humidity, which is why no two handles will ever be identical.

This process is reminiscent of the creation of Damascus steel patterns—both involve complex craftsmanship and a beautiful synergy of natural beauty and handmade artistry. Every handle is a fusion of history, art, and craftsmanship, an enduring tribute to traditional techniques that have been passed down through the ages.

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Features

All-Purpose Kitchen Knife

The Japanese Kiritsuke Kitchen Knife is highly versatile, ideal for tasks ranging from slicing vegetables to filleting fish. Its unique blade shape combines the functions of a chef’s knife and a slicer, making it essential for any kitchen.

ZDP-189 Blade

With a hardness of HRC66+, the ZDP-189 blade offers exceptional durability and sharpness. Even after prolonged use, it maintains its original sharpness. Whether easily slicing various ingredients or handling more complex cutting tasks, it delivers outstanding stability and precision.

Brushed Blade Finish

The blade surface features a refined brushed finish that enhances the overall feel of the blade. Not only does this finish improve corrosion resistance, ensuring the blade maintains its appearance over time, but it also significantly reduces food sticking to the blade, improving maneuverability and the overall user experience.

Traditional Chinese Lacquer Handle

The handle features natural lacquer, providing a comfortable grip and resistance to moisture. Its unique finish adds artistic elegance, making the knife both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Specifications

Total Length	362 mm / 14.3 inches
Blade Length	205 mm / 8 inches
Blade Thickness	2mm
Knife Weight	176.3 g / 6.2 oz
Blade Material	ZDP-189, Brushed Finish
Handle Material	Wood, Traditional Chinese Lacquer Art

KATSU JK-S1, ZDP-189 Blade, Japanese Kiritsuke Kitchen Knife, Traditional Chinese Lacquer Art Handle, Limited Edition