Shusaku Ginsan Kiritsuke 240mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Knife Style: Kiritsuke
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Ginsan Silver #3
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Handle: Cherry
Blade Size: 240mm 
Heel Height: 48mm
Spine Thickness 1: At Heel: 2mm
Spine Thickness 2: In Middle: 2mm
Weight: 168g

Made in Japan, the Shusaku series is forged by Hokiyama from Ginsan #3 Silver, know to be stainless and incredibly sharp. Well priced, they offer an amazing value for your money with a beautiful Nashiji (pear skin) finish. Hardened to 61 HRC to hold a great edge without being too brittle, they are thin behind the edge and more than capable to get the job done! These won't disappoint!

Kiritsuke are known as a multipurpose traditional Japanese chef knife. A Kiritsuke is visually appealing due to its unique shape and extremely popular as a primary knife in any kitchen to cut meats, vegetables, fruits and many more. Several makers now produce double-bevel Kiritsukes, often called Kiritsuke Gyutos which are ideal for users who appreciate the striking aesthetics of the profile but need the added versatility and ease of sharpening of a double bevel grind.

Traditionally, these knives were only used by the Executive Chefs as a symbol of status.