{"product_id":"kiritsuke-chef-knife-21-5-cm-stainless-steel-blade-ironwood-handle-balanced","title":"Kiritsuke Chef Knife 21.5 cm – Stainless Steel Blade, Ironwood Handle, Balanced","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#1f2933;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:8px 16px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#2f6fed;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\"\u003e21.5 cm blade · Ironwood handle · Japanese profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eA Kiritsuke with Some Heft and a Natural Wood Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 auto;max-width:720px;\"\u003eA kiritsuke is the Japanese all-rounder with the angled tip. This one has a 21.5 cm (8.5 in) stainless steel blade and a dense ironwood handle. It feels steady in the hand and takes vegetables, fish and meat with one long, even, controlled stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/01-hero-navy_ebf35846-e14a-4117-94b5-bd37f393e0b1.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Kiritsuke knife with ironwood handle on a dark blue background\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(300px,100%),1fr));gap:28px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/03-use-dark_fc81d109-bc87-4c21-a6b3-24866a87a38a.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Slicing raw beef into thin slices with the kiritsuke\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#2f6fed;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe problem with an ordinary knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:24px;\"\u003eStop sawing, start slicing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eMost kitchen knives in a drawer are thick, dull and badly balanced. You press, you saw back and forth, the tomato skin slips and the meat tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eJapanese kitchen knives work the other way round: they are made to be kept sharp, so the edge does the cutting and your hand only guides it. This blade is shaped on those principles: a fine edge, an even balance and uncoated steel for clean contact with the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(300px,100%),1fr));gap:28px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/02-tile-anatomy_8f794a51-d3f2-4ded-bbb9-c8f6b5c45472.jpg?v=1793916946\" alt=\"Parts of the knife: stainless steel blade, kiritsuke tip, polished edge, balanced handle\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#2f6fed;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:24px;\"\u003eA kiritsuke you can feel in your hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe blade is 21.5 cm (8.5 in) of stainless steel with the angled kiritsuke tip and a polished edge. It holds a steady edge for consistent cuts, day after day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe handle is ironwood, a dense and strong wood, shaped for a comfortable and secure grip. The weight is spread evenly between blade and handle, so the knife feels smooth and controlled as you slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21.5 cm (8.5 in) stainless steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAngled kiritsuke profile\u003c\/strong\u003e for long slices and fine tip work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteady, reliable edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIronwood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, dense and natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvenly weighted\u003c\/strong\u003e between blade and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f3f7ff;border-radius:18px;padding:32px 24px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#2f6fed;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\"\u003eOn the board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eWhat this knife does in your kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(220px,100%),1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/06-home-kitchen_36907775-6ee7-4d79-926c-4553184d66cd.jpg?v=1793916946\" alt=\"Chopping fresh parsley with the kiritsuke in a home kitchen\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eClean cuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA fine edge goes through tomato skin, fish and meat in one pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/04-macro-navy_8ca728d6-2581-4859-affb-ac0c51eca6f8.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Close-up of the blade meeting the ironwood handle\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBalanced in the hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe weight sits evenly between blade and handle, so long prep stays comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/07-blade-macro_1949f745-2cdb-4420-a209-abaa686efcc0.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Close-up of the patterned stainless steel blade\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eUncoated steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe blade is steel all the way through, for pure contact with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/05-dark-board_2d01db2e-892d-449a-a599-607a1c87f82a.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Kiritsuke on a wooden board with a soy sauce bowl and chopsticks\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eComfortable grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe shaped handle sits steady in the hand through a whole evening of prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/08-outdoor_142c50dc-9422-4241-a3cf-dacedd23c396.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Carving a roast with the kiritsuke outdoors\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eMade for every day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eVegetables, fish and meat: one knife for daily cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eEasy to keep sharp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA few passes on a rolling sharpener every couple of weeks bring the edge back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(300px,100%),1fr));gap:28px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/10-tile-spec_d0c36ba7-4e66-4db7-830d-fc5fedf710b5.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Specifications card of the 21.5 cm kiritsuke\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#2f6fed;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:24px;\"\u003eThe knife in numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSize: 21.5 cm (8.5 in). Blade: stainless steel. Handle: ironwood. Use: vegetables, fish and meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eChoose it if you like a knife with some heft and a natural wood handle. It is made for everyday cooking and years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#2f6fed;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eThis kiritsuke vs an ordinary kitchen knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;background:#2f6fed;color:#fff;\"\u003eThis kiritsuke\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 8px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003eOrdinary kitchen knife\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eJapanese blade profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a9e55;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c0392b;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSharp out of the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a9e55;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c0392b;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eBalanced between blade and handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a9e55;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c0392b;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eUncoated steel blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a9e55;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c0392b;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNatural ironwood handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a9e55;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c0392b;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(240px,100%),1fr));gap:12px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/09-dark-counter_65f89ee1-8f62-4cb6-b1db-9de090b643e8.jpg?v=1793916947\" alt=\"Kiritsuke resting on a dark stone counter\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/11-flat-light_6d393f3e-e811-4a15-a146-4ddb0ea2a9b0.jpg?v=1793916946\" alt=\"The kiritsuke on a light background\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f8fa;border-radius:18px;padding:28px 24px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#2f6fed;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:24px;\"\u003eKeep it sharp and bright for years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e1. Wash by hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eUse warm water and a little mild soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e2. Dry straight away\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWipe the blade and handle dry right after washing so it stays bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e3. Hone the edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA few passes on a rolling sharpener every couple of weeks keep the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:22px;\"\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat is a kiritsuke?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eA Japanese kitchen knife with a long edge and an angled tip. It slices, chops and does fine tip work, so it can take on most daily cutting jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eDaily cooking: vegetables, fish and meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHow do I keep it sharp?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eA few passes on a rolling sharpener every couple of weeks keep the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHow do I wash it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBy hand, with warm water and mild soap. Dry it straight away and it stays bright for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes. A Japanese kitchen knife is a classic gift for anyone who loves to cook, and it arrives boxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 12px;font-size:22px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e kiritsuke (Japanese multi-purpose knife with angled tip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5 cm (8.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel, uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ironwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetables, fish, meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand wash, dry straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:22px;\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × kiritsuke knife, 21.5 cm (8.5 in), in a box\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"(-kamo||","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67986689032477,"sku":"CL5VB1L8PI","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0762\/3197\/files\/03-use-dark_fc81d109-bc87-4c21-a6b3-24866a87a38a.jpg?v=1793916947","url":"https:\/\/ka-mostore.com\/products\/kiritsuke-chef-knife-21-5-cm-stainless-steel-blade-ironwood-handle-balanced","provider":"Ka-mostore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}