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Sakai Ichimonji Kotetsu Kiritsuke 270mm
$280 / ¥42,000

The traditional kiritsuke is the most prestigious Japanese kitchen knife — traditionally reserved for the head chef. Sakai Ichimonji's version uses White #2 steel in a single-bevel construction that combines yanagiba and usuba functions. The k-tip profile allows both sashimi slicing and vegetable cutting, making it the ultimate symbol of culinary mastery.

Type Kiritsuke (切付)
Steel white-2
Blade Length 270mm
Weight 220g
Hardness 62-64 HRC
Handle Wa (Japanese)
Origin Sakai (堺)
Best For all-purpose

Key Features

  • White #2 carbon steel — single bevel
  • Most prestigious Japanese kitchen knife
  • Combines yanagiba and usuba functions
  • K-tip profile for versatile cutting
  • Symbol of culinary mastery

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