GOKADEN VG10 HAMMERED DAMASCUS 33 LAYER BLADE BONING-HONESUKI 7″(18cm) CHERRY BLOSSOM

The defining feature of this knife is a sharp pointed tip. Sometimes referred to as a kengata tip, this feature is a useful additional cutting surface that can scor proteins like fish of squid of make a cross hatched pattern in mushrooms, eggplant and other produce.

The handle is made of oak which is the excellent material for the knife handle.

With the pearl pink color stands up with this cherry blossom print.

The cherry blossoms is gives it great accent on the handle.

Historical background: Kiritsuke are a hybrid of a yanagi, a single bevel knife for raw fish,poultry traditionally used for sashimi, and an usuba. a square style Japanese vegetable knife. The kiritsuke is meant to be the best of both worlds, the length and razor sharp edge make for great work as a slicer, and the tall blade works well when cutting vegetables or fine detail and decorative work.

Blade: Stainless steel VG-10 180mm/7″

Handle : OAK 

Finish: Hammered finish

With the purchase of a new knife at HITACHIYA USA, you will receive free initial knife sharpening service as an optional.  This initial sharpening service “Honbazuke” is to enhance the sharpness of blade from factory edge. 
Please contact us and make a request.
Please note that all sharpened knives are not returnable or eligible for exchange.