Kiritsuke · 270mm
Sakai Ichimonji Kotetsu Kiritsuke 270mm
堺一文字光秀 — 堺 (Sakai)
$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
Brand 堺一文字光秀
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