{"product_id":"yorokobi-sp-sld-blast-damascus-chili-pepper-kiritsuke-240mm","title":"Yorokobi SP SLD BLAST Damascus Chili Pepper Kiritsuke 240mm","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 SP Kurouchi Blast w\/ Spine Damascus Exposed\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 Olive wood with Epoxy Infused Chili Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e *230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.80mm (Light Taper)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 207g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-forged in Japan and custom assembled by our team here at Kakushin, this Yorokobi SP Kiritsuke is a true collector’s piece. For this build, we paired the blade with a truly one-of-a-kind custom handle featuring red chili peppers infused in translucide epoxy at the front, set against a warm olive wood base. The result is bold, distinctive, and impossible to overlook — a handle that brings personality and originality while still feeling refined in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is premium SLD semi-stainless steel. It sits right between carbon and stainless in feel, offering exceptional edge retention, impressive toughness, and far easier maintenance than most high-hardness carbon steels. It’s a steel that performs at a very high level without demanding constant attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly sets this blade apart is the execution of its finish. The primary bevel features a finely blasted migaki finish that contrasts beautifully with the dark kurouchi upper section. As the finishes transition, intricate Damascus layers emerge along the top of the bevel, creating a striking visual effect that immediately draws attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine is equally impressive. Exposed Damascus extends toward the tip, revealing the layered construction in a way that is rarely seen — and even more rarely executed with this level of precision. It showcases the craftsmanship behind the blade while adding another distinctive visual element that collectors will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kiritsuke profile ties everything together. Long, purposeful, and exceptionally versatile, it offers outstanding push-cutting performance, while its aggressive K-tip excels at precision work. \u003cem\u003eFor precision information, it’s listed by Nigara as a 240 mm, but the blade’s pronounced curvature gives it an effective cutting edge that measures closer to 230 mm from heel to tip along the edge without following the curve.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete this one-of-a-kind piece, we assembled the blade in our workshop onto its custom handle, carefully chosen to complement its character while giving it a personality all its own. The vivid red chili pepper infusion in epoxy creates a striking focal point at the front of the handle, while the olive wood base adds warmth, balance, and a natural contrast that works beautifully with the blade’s dark kurouchi finish and exposed Damascus details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its premium SLD steel and exposed Damascus spine to its custom Kakushin-assembled handle, this Yorokobi SP is more than a high-end Japanese knife — it’s a one-of-a-kind expression of Japanese craftsmanship brought to life through our own vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assembled in Canada 🍁","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51703350296809,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/YorokobiSPSLDBLASTDamascusChiliPepperKiritsuke240mm.png?v=1787349981","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/yorokobi-sp-sld-blast-damascus-chili-pepper-kiritsuke-240mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}