This one-of-a-kind Kiritsuke AUS-10 Tsuchime Damascus Chef’s Knife is an exquisite piece of cutlery craftsmanship designed to deliver precision and performance. The luxurious Dark-Blue Urushi Handle provides a smooth grip for secure and comfortable use, while the elegant Damascus steel blade is swirled with a classic Tsuchime pattern. The perfect addition to any gourmet kitchen.

“Kiritsuke” knifes are an all-purpose knife featured a diagonally cut-off tip. Kiritsuke knives are one of the few multipurpose traditional Japanese blades, and can be used as a slicer or a vegetable knife. These sword shaped knives feature a straighter and wider edge than a yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an usuba for slicing fish with ease. The user needs more skill with traditional Japanese knives in order to utilize this unique kiritsuke style design properly. Traditionally, these knives are used only by the chefs as a symbol of status.