The hand-made knives are forged from 67 layers of specially formulated Cangshan X-7 Damascus steel, with incredible durability, stain resistance and excellent edge retention. The 2017 Red Dot Design Award winner, IDEA Award finalist, and 2018 German Design Award winner. Patented design by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Each blade undergoes (ultra6) stage heat treatment to ensure that each blade maintains its strength and function. Grind the hand to a 16-degree angle on each side.

Well-balanced 5.5" handle and 7" blade, Rockwell hardness scale is HRC 60 +/- 2. A suitable dark walnut magnetic Saya-style sheath is included to protect the blade. Handcrafted by skilled knifemakers, each precisely balanced knife combines outstanding performance with timeless design.

Kiritsuke knives are characterized by a straight blade for cutting vegetables, and a long blade can easily cut fish. The user must be proficient in using traditional Japanese knives to properly use this unique cutter design and single-edged blade. A strong magnet is embedded in the edge of Saya's scabbard to fix it on the spine of the knife. An innovative and stylish way to protect blades and fingers.