Shiro Kamo AS Kurouchi – Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
R3,850.00
Kamo Shiro
Kamo-San works from Takefu knife Village Echizen, Japan. He is one the founding members of TKV.
Aogami 2/Iron Clad
The knife is made from Aogami 2/Blue Carbon 2 Steel cladded in Soft Iron. Aogami 2/Blue 2 carbon steel is known for its fantastic edge retention and sharpness. The knife’s entire blade face and edge are reactive steel, and extra care and maintenance is critical. It’s always a good idea to wipe your blade with a damp towel while working, especially with highly acidic foods like onion, lemons, etc., until a patina has developed on the blade.
Also, make sure to wash and dry your knives properly after use. We like to use paper towels to dry our carbon steel knives as this absorbs the most moisture. Over time, the blade will develop a Patina. This oxidation will usually be grey to dark grey, protecting your knife from harmful Rust. The knife will slowly start building its character.
Most Japanese knives are made with a much harder steel than their Western counterparts. Harder steel can be sharpened much sharper and hold an edge for long periods. Never cut through bones, frozen foods, butternut stems, lemongrass, etc. This can result in a chipped blade. Hard steel is much more delicate than softer steel.
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Kiritsuke
Kiritsuke Knife (切付包丁 – pronounced: Kiritsuke Bōchō) literally translated from Japanese means to ‘slit open’. The name insinuates that it finely slices open produce which is true as it is used for delicately opening up and producing smooth cuts.
The Kiritsuke is one of the few traditional multipurpose Japanese knives and the long sword-like design allows it to perform multiple tasks such as cutting vegetables and slicing fish. The straight blade profile and the edge does not allow for rock-cutting vegetables. A pull-cut motion for slicing raw fish and a push-cut motion for slicing vegetables should be applied.
The Kitisuke knife has a long, sword-like shape with a flat blade and a reverse tanto tip. The long length allows for easy slicing and the tip for precision work. The Kiritsuke has a single-bevel edge allowing it to be extremely sharp. Traditional Japanese knives characteristically have single-bevel edges. Most single-bevel knives are right-handed so if you are left-handed make sure to request.
Best for: Meat, Fish, Herbs, Vegetables
Kitchen Samurai Ease of Use Rating: Specialist – Easy to use but applies to specific food types
| Blade Length |
210mm |
|---|---|
| Knife Total Length |
360mm |
| Weight |
183g |
| Blade Height |
50mm |
| Edge |
50/50 |
| Handle |
Wenge with buffalo horn ferrule |
Mathew (verified owner) –
A great knife, very sharp out the box and nice finishes on the handle. What I got is exactly what was shown on the website. Great service!
Ethan –
Fantastic blade – as a chef it has changed the way I work in the kitchen – recommend to anyone