{"product_id":"yorokobi-sld-kurouchi-damascus-kiritsuke-240mm-blade-only","title":"Yorokobi SLD Kurouchi Damascus Kiritsuke 240mm (Blade Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiritsuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mat Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62HRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff;\" title=\"Choose yours\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.70\u003cspan\u003emm tapered to 2.10mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 144.4g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eThe Yorokobi 240mm Kiritsuke takes the same high-end foundation as the Gyuto version, but pushes the overall look and feel into something even more aggressive and collector-oriented. Created through the collaboration between \u003ca data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"286\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003eNigara Hamono\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"358\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the kind of knife that immediately separates itself from standard production pieces the second you pull it from the saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eForged in Japan around an SLD semi-stainless core, the blade delivers the sharpness and edge life people expect from high-performance Japanese knives, while staying noticeably more forgiving than many ultra-hard carbon steels. It has that crisp, precise cutting feel on the board, but without demanding constant maintenance or babying during daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eWhat really defines this Kiritsuke visually is the exposed core line near the upper portion of the blade. Instead of fully hiding beneath the darker finish, the core steel rises through the surface and reveals flashes of the Damascus structure underneath, creating a layered transition that gives the blade a completely different depth depending on the angle and lighting. Combined with the darker forged tones and textured bevel, the contrast feels intentional, sharp, and highly refined without becoming overly flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eThe Kiritsuke profile itself brings a more technical personality compared to a traditional Gyuto. The extended flat profile, aggressive reverse tanto tip, and longer overall length make it exceptional for precise push cuts, detailed tip work, and clean slicing through proteins and larger ingredients. There’s a certain precision-focused feel to a Kiritsuke that many enthusiasts gravitate toward, and this one carries that character exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2218\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is not a knife built around mass appeal or affordability. It’s a high-end collaborative piece aimed at collectors and serious enthusiasts who appreciate finishing work, grind quality, and uniqueness as much as raw cutting performance. Expensive? Absolutely. But for the level of craftsmanship, rarity, and visual detail packed into the blade, it lands exactly where a piece like this should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50983410925801,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/yorokobi-sld-kurouchi-damascus-kiritsuke-240mm-blade-only-5259302.png?v=1778368574","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/yorokobi-sld-kurouchi-damascus-kiritsuke-240mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}