KAI Shun White Kiritsuke 6" 15cm LTD Edition

After mastering all the cutting techniques, experienced chefs in Japan receive this knife with the Kiritsuke blade shape as a symbol of their all-round expertise. Similar to the Sontoku, this traditional blade is equally suitable for cutting vegetables, fish or meat. The pointed, 15cm long blade is ideal not only for chopping, paring, portioning and cutting, but also for filetting. The notch at the rear end of the blade allows the handle and blade to be enclosed, allowing safe handling when working quickly.

The Shun Classic White Series unites centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing 
with today's modern and technically-sophisticated manufacturing processes. 
The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Damascus knives, engineered 
with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. 
The knives are therefore ideally suited for professional use. The Shun Classic White blades 
are gorgeous to look at due to the distinctive semigloss pattern exhibited by the 
Damascus steel composite comprising 32 layers. This combination with the elegant, 
tapering handle made of white ashwood- coloured pakkawood, results in an overall aesthetic design 
that puts quality and functionality at its core.

BLADE: VG MAX steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC forms the entire blade's core right 
up to its edge. Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife embodies a peerless 
anatomy paired with a resilient blade that is both hard and flexible at once due to its 
hybrid composition. The Shun Classic blades have a double-sided edge.

HANDLE: The slim handle made of durable white ashwood- coloured pakkawood is fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High quality resins added to the wood make the material particularly resilient and resistant to moisture. Its typical chestnut shape ensures a comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting, thanks to a small rim on its right side. The integrated tang boosts stability and balance.