Kiritsuke Chef Knife 17cm 9Cr18MoV Steel – Japanese Style

Professional Kiritsuke Chef Knife – Precision Meets Versatility

Elevate your kitchen prep with this professional-grade Kiritsuke knife, a Japanese-style hybrid blade beloved by both home cooks and culinary professionals. Crafted from high-performance 9Cr18MoV stainless steel, this knife delivers exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and a razor-sharp finish that glides effortlessly through meat, fish, vegetables, and more. The characteristic angled tip makes it equally at home slicing sushi, breaking down proteins, or performing delicate cuts with chef-level control.

Made in Mainland China.

Why You'll Love This Knife

• High-Carbon 9Cr18MoV Steel Blade: Superior hardness (>60° blade angle) for a long-lasting, razor-sharp edge that holds up through heavy daily use.
• Versatile Kiritsuke Profile: The iconic angled tip design excels at slicing, dicing, mincing, and filleting — one knife for many tasks.
• Solid Wood Handle: Ergonomically shaped hardwood handle offers a comfortable, secure grip during extended prep sessions.
• Balanced Full-Tang Construction: 29.2 cm total length with a 17.2 cm blade and 12 cm handle delivers ideal weight distribution for controlled cuts.
• Eco-Friendly Materials: No high-concern chemicals — a responsible choice for your kitchen and the environment.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 × Kiritsuke Chef Knife

Safety Tips

• Kitchen knives are sharp — always handle with care and cut away from the body.
• Keep out of reach of children at all times.
• Never point the blade or tip toward people.
• Hand wash and dry thoroughly after each use to maintain the blade's edge and finish.

Complete Your Kitchen Setup

Pair your new Kiritsuke knife with other great kitchen essentials from our store:

• 2.8L Beverage Dispenser with Spigot – Fridge Drink Dispenser
• Cordless Rechargeable Milk Frother – Coffee Foam & Egg Whisk
• Handheld Electric Milk Frother – Battery Powered Foam Maker

Learn more: Nutrition.gov on cooking and food safety

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes a Kiritsuke knife different from a standard chef's knife?

A: The Kiritsuke is a Japanese hybrid knife featuring a distinctive angled, clipped tip — a cross between a yanagiba (slicing knife) and an usuba (vegetable knife). This profile allows for a broader range of cutting techniques, including precise slicing of fish for sushi, fine vegetable work, and general chef's knife tasks, all in one versatile blade.

Q: What is 9Cr18MoV stainless steel and why does it matter?

A: 9Cr18MoV is a high-carbon stainless steel alloy popular in professional kitchen knives. The high chromium content provides excellent corrosion and stain resistance, while the carbon and vanadium additions contribute to superior hardness and long-lasting edge retention — meaning your Kiritsuke knife stays sharper for longer between sharpenings.

Q: How should I care for and maintain this knife?

A: For best results, hand wash the knife with warm soapy water and dry it immediately after use — avoid the dishwasher, as high heat and detergents can affect both the blade and wooden handle. Hone the edge regularly with a whetstone or honing rod, and store it on a magnetic knife strip or in a knife block to protect the edge.

Q: Is this knife suitable for beginners as well as professional cooks?

A: Absolutely. While the Kiritsuke profile is traditionally associated with professional Japanese chefs, the balanced weight (180 g) and ergonomic solid wood handle make it approachable for home cooks who want to upgrade their cutting experience. With proper technique and care, this knife will serve both beginners and seasoned cooks equally well.