The Emperor Kiritsuke 8 Inch Chef Knife

The Ryori Emperor Kiritsuke Chef Knife is a multipurpose traditional Japanese blade that can be used for all purposes of cutting in the kitchen. From us as a Yanagi (fish slicer) to an Usuba(vegetable knife), the Ryori Emperor Kiritsuke Chef Knife is perfectly suited.

A very versatile knife that can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with a Gyuto (Chef's knife).

Featuring a 37 layer Damascus steel blade and an abalone shell handle, the Ryori Emperor Kiritsuke Chef Knife is the ultimate kitchen tool.

• Its lightweight, double bevel edged can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with a Gyuto (Chef's knife).
• A Truly Versatile Chef’s Knife due to its ability to Rock and Chop and suit all cutting styles
• Fireball Damascus Steel Billet Pattern
• Double Bevel Hand Sharpened by using the traditional Japanese Honbazuke method where the blade is sharpened and polished by hand in three stages
• Precision-forged blades with an ultra-premium imported Japanese AUS10V cutting core at 60-62 Rockwell hardness for unrivalled performance and incredible edge-retention.
• 37-layers of high-carbon stainless steel cladding provide exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance.
• Ruthlessly sharp, scalpel-like edge is hand finished to a mirror-polish within a staggering 15° degree angle, using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method.
• Nitrogen-cooled for enhanced hardness, flexibility and corrosion resistance.
• Precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for a buttery smooth cutting motion.
• Provides a perfectly-engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip.
• Meticulously-constructed, ultra-premium Abalone shell handle. Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture with military-grade strength and life-long durability.
• Ergonomic handle shape for superior hand control, agility and comfort.

Forged with imported AUS10V stainless steel - for the core blade material and 37 layers of Damascus Steel Ryori blade will last a lifetime!