KOTAI Kiristuke Kitchen Knife - 20 cm Blade - Hammered and Sharpened by Hand - Japanese AUS-8 Stainless Steel with Genuine Ebony Handle

ULTRA SHARP: Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel blade with high carbon content (0.8% carbon for a blade three times harder and sharper that lasts longer). Slices all types of food effortlessly and precisely to preserve the full flavor of the ingredients.

HAMMERED FINISH: Called “Tsuchime” in Japanese, this hammering technique is done by KOTAI craftsmen. In addition to its unique aesthetic qualities, this reduces friction and allows food to stick less to the blade while cutting.

COMFORT AND PRECISION: Perfectly balanced, Kiritsuke is the king of knives in Japanese cuisine. It is a handy knife whose ideal weight allows you to cut both the hardest foods without tiring your wrist and to perfect very precise cutting techniques such as julienne or brunoise.

DURABLE AND HYGIENIC: The unique octagonal hand-polished ebony handle ensures a firm and comfortable grip, even with wet hands, for right-handed and left-handed persons. The handle is made of 100% ebony, a dark precious wood known for its hardness and the natural patina it produces over the years. It is water resistant and prevents splinters, which normally appear in wooden handles.

EASY MAINTENANCE: Blade forged from a unique alloy of Japanese AUS-8 steel containing 15% chrome to prevent rust. Your purchase of a KOTAI knife is protected by a LIFETIME WARRANTY, plus a hassle-free 90-day return warranty.