{"product_id":"japanese-kiritsuke-chef-knife-clad-steel-wood-handle","title":"Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife – Clad Steel \u0026 Wood Handle","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife – Precision Meets Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your kitchen prep with this professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Kiritsuke Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring a striking angled tip and a long, versatile blade, the Kiritsuke is the all-rounder favored by skilled chefs for slicing, dicing, and breaking down vegetables, fruit, fish, and more — all with exceptional control and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClad Steel Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-performance clad steel construction delivers superior edge retention and long-lasting sharpness session after session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Sharp Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blade angle exceeding 60° provides a razor-keen cutting edge perfect for thin, precise slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Wood Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 13 cm wooden handle offers a comfortable, secure grip with a natural feel that reduces hand fatigue during extended prep work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15.3 cm, this blade handles everything from fine herb chiffonade to breaking down larger vegetables with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing just 97 g, this knife is nimble and easy to maneuver without sacrificing strength or durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiritsuke Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iconic angled tip combines the best attributes of a gyuto and yanagiba, making it one of the most versatile knives in any kitchen.\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\u003eClad 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\u003e15.3 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\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 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\u003e97 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\u003eSlicing \/ Chef Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainland 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\u003eSlicing and dicing vegetables and fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFilleting fish and thin-slicing proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEveryday home cooking and professional kitchen prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKnife enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate Japanese blade design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With Your Kitchen Essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to complete your kitchen toolkit? Check out the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-8l-beverage-dispenser-with-spigot-fridge-drink-dispenser\"\u003e2.8L Beverage Dispenser with Spigot – Fridge Drink Dispenser\u003c\/a\u003e for entertaining, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordless-rechargeable-milk-frother-coffee-foam-egg-whisk\"\u003eCordless Rechargeable Milk Frother – Coffee Foam \u0026amp; Egg Whisk\u003c\/a\u003e for your morning routine.\u003c\/p\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 that sets it apart from a Western-style chef knife. 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