{"product_id":"japanese-kiritsuke-chef-knife-hand-hammered-forged-steel","title":"Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife – Hand Hammered Forged Steel","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife – Hand Hammered \u0026amp; Forged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate every meal with this professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003eKiritsuke Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e — a multipurpose kitchen workhorse revered by chefs for its exceptional versatility. Expertly hand-hammered and drop-forged from high-grade stainless steel, this knife delivers effortless precision whether you're slicing meat, breaking down vegetables, or crafting delicate garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love This Knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Hammered Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinctive tsuchime (hammered) texture reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade, making prep faster and cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged Stainless Steel Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 21.5 cm blade forged at a precision edge angle of over 60° ensures long-lasting sharpness and superior cutting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultipurpose Kiritsuke Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iconic angled tip design is ideal for slicing, dicing, mincing, and julienning — one knife that truly does it all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Wooden Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 15.3 cm natural wood handle offers a balanced, comfortable grip that reduces hand fatigue during extended cooking sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell-Balanced Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 210.6 g, this knife strikes the perfect balance between heft and maneuverability for confident, controlled cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo High-Concern Chemicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted with materials free from high-concern chemicals for safe, everyday kitchen use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Grade Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;60°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKiritsuke \/ Chef Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Mainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs and passionate home cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlicing meats, poultry, and fish with precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChopping, dicing, and mincing vegetables and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEveryday kitchen prep and advanced culinary techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With More Kitchen Essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your kitchen setup with these great picks from our store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-8l-beverage-dispenser-with-spigot-fridge-drink-dispenser\"\u003e2.8L Beverage Dispenser with Spigot – Fridge Drink Dispenser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordless-rechargeable-milk-frother-coffee-foam-egg-whisk\"\u003eCordless Rechargeable Milk Frother – Coffee Foam \u0026amp; Egg Whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/handheld-electric-milk-frother-battery-powered-foam-maker\"\u003eHandheld Electric Milk Frother – Battery Powered Foam Maker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.gov\/topics\/shopping-cooking-and-food-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNutrition.gov on cooking and food safety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What makes a Kiritsuke knife different from a standard chef knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The Kiritsuke features a distinctive angled, pointed tip combined with a long, flat blade profile. 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