Kuro Kuma Mizumi Kiritsuke 240mm

240mm Kiritsuke A big and impressive multi-prep knife with a solid feel. Mizumi Series The Mizumi series by Kuro Kuma is built with a singular purpose: uncompromising performance. Each knife is hammer forged from premium SPG2 powdered steel creating a blade that balances sharpness and exceptional edge retention. Designed to thrive in demanding kitchens, the Mizumi delivers effortless precision with the reassuring strength of a true workhorse. Its performance is matched by equally considered craftsmanship, where every detail serves both form and function. It features a true hamaguri grind for Nenox feel with a traditional Japanese handle. The blades are paired with a luxurious handle of dry-aged ringed gidgee, complemented by a blonde pakkawood bolster. Please note: The gidgee wood handles vary from lighter browns to rich chocolate tones. No two handles are the same. The one you receive will not match the photo, but will have all the beauty of this outstanding natural wood sourced in outback Australia. About Kuro Kuma Kuro Kuma KK was established in Osaka early this century with a single vision: to bring together the finest blades from Japan's legendary knife-making regions, and share their craftsmanship with the world. Kuro Kuma translates as Black Bear. Every Kuro Kuma knife reflects generations of Japanese artisan tradition, paired with the precision and performance demanded by today's kitchens. The result is a collection of blades that are exceptionally sharp, perfectly balanced, and crafted to the highest standards. Strength. Precision. Enduring quality. Style Kiritsuke Blade Length 232mm Overall Length 394mm Weight 202gm Blade Thickness 2.5mm Tang Long pin tang HRC (hardness) 63±1 Composition SPG2 clad Edge Hamaguri Saya Not included