Sukenari honkasumi VG10 kiritsuke 240mm

Sukenari Hamono, established in 1933, is a high-end professional knife manufacturer based in Toyama, Japan. This small forge is led by third-generation blacksmith Nobuo Hanaki-san. They are renowned for their ZDP189 and Shirogami #1 Honyaki knives, as well as their exceptional grinds and consistent heat-treatment. What is a Kiritsuke? The traditional Kiritsuke knife is a cross between the Yanagiba and the Usuba, making it one of the few traditional multi-purpose Japanese-style knives. These sword-shaped knives feature a straighter edge than Yanagi knives for vegetables and a longer blade than Usuba knives for slicing fish. Traditionally, Kiritsuke knives were exclusively used by executive chefs as a status symbol due to their difficulty in use. Details Brand: Sukenari Location: Toyama, Japan Knife Type: Kiritsuke with Friction-Fit Saya Construction Type: Nimai Steel Category: Stainless Steel Type: VG10 Blade & Handle Specs Overall Length: 388mm Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 231mm Blade Height at Heel: 43.4mm Spine Thickness: At the handle: 4.3mm At the heel: 4.1mm Midway: 3.5mm 1cm from the tip: 2.0mm Weight: 235g Edge/bevel: Single bevel Handle: Octagonal Japanese yew wood with horn ferrule Hand Orientation: Right-handed