Yoshihiro Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife Shitan Rosewood Handle with Lacquered Nuri Saya Cover (9.5" (240mm))

Feature

Kiritsuke Chef's Knife is the most versatile and essential of all chef knives perfect for dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven
Top of the line sharpness and edge retention for long shifts in high demand kitchens
Stain resistant blade for a peace of mind in high paced, high volume work
Simple and elegant design with a handcrafted Shitan Rosewood Japanese D-shaped handle for a light and well balanced construction
Lacquered Magnolia wood Saya Cover is included. Hand wash only and sharpen on quality whetstones. Comes ready to use out of the box. 100% handcrafted by skilled tradesmen in Japan.

Description

The Kiritsuke knife is a traditional Japanese all purpose chefs knife that resembles a sword. Its length allows it to cut sushi and sashimi like a Yanagi, and the wideness of the blade gives it the dexterity to do multiple jobs. The sword tip also helps balance the weight of the knife and can be used for intricate and precise knife work for exquisite service. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.

Ginsan-Ko knives incorporate traditional methods of knife making with modern metallurgy. Ginsan-Ko is a breakthrough in the incorporation of highest quality high carbon steel and stain resistant metallic elements. With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 62-63, they offer a rare combination of traditional Japanese high carbon knives with stainless steel properties. Ginsan Wa Kiritsuke knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted octagonal Shitan rosewood handle with double red wood bolster equipped with a protective wooden sheath called a "Saya," which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. This specific Saya included with the knife is brush coated with non-toxic lacquer coating made from organic tree saps in Japan. A favorite among chefs in need of a high performance knife that delivers over long hours without the hassle of dulling or staining.