Shape | Kiritsuke |
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Blade Length | 210 mm |
Blade Height | 46 mm |
Blade Thickness Above Heel | 3 mm |
Weight | 139 g |
Steel Type | SG2 High Speed Powder Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 62–63 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Walnut |
Knife Line | Ryusen Blazen |
Made in | Echizen, Fukui, Japan |
Brand | Ryusen |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
About the Shape -Much like a Bunka, the Kiritsuke is a more bad-ass chef's knife of sorts. They combine the flat, sliding edge of a Nakiri perfectly with the length and slight curvature of a traditional chef's knife. The added steel at the tip allows them to cut more effectively, with less effort on your part.
About Ryusen Blazen Ryu - Ryusen Hamono was founded in 1948 as a knife sharpening company. They worked with companies like Takefu Special Steel as early as the 1970s to develop high-quality knives made with stainless steel, at a time when most other knife makers were struggling to produce decent stainless steel knives. Now, they have expanded their collection of knives not only having sharpness and longevity in mind but with a sleek modern design.
The Blazen Ryu series elevates traditional Japanese design with tasteful modern touches. The blade is forged from super-hard SG2 stainless steel, known for superior edge-retention and laser-sharpness. The Canadian walnut octagon handle is tapered toward the blade, creating the ultimate ergonomic grip.