Type: Kiritsuke Finish: Matte Blade Length: 210 mm (8.3 in) Construction: Stainless Clad Core Edge Steel: ZDP189 HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 65-67 Handle: Stabilized Wood Bevel: Double-Bevel Place of Origin: Seki Maker: Toshitaka A versatile Japanese knife combining the functions of a chef’s knife and a slicer. With its straight edge and angled tip, the Kiritsuke is ideal for precise cuts, slicing fish, and handling vegetables with finesse.