{"title":"Kiritsuke \u0026 Specialty","description":"\u003cp\u003eKiritsuke and specialty knives for cooks who want a distinctive blade with a defined job. The kiritsuke — long, flat-profiled, with its signature angled tip — is the traditional master's knife, equally at home push-cutting vegetables and handling fine point work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside it sit the less common shapes that don't fit a standard category: purpose-built profiles from artisan makers, chosen for cooks who already know exactly what they're looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yoshikane-skd-kiritsuke-240mm-with-mono-olive-wood-handle","title":"SKD Kiritsuke 240mm with Mono Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to ship from the 28th of October\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith SKD steel at the core these blades from Yoshikane Hamono are some of the most durable, high-performance knives around. The SKD steel is hard, it’s very hard, we are talking 64HRC-65HRC meaning that these knives will take a very acute and razor-sharp edge and they will hold it for a long time. While SKD is not classed as a stainless steel,\u003c\/span\u003e with its high chromium content, it\u003cspan\u003e does have very decent stain resistance and superior \u003c\/span\u003ewear resistance and toughness than is found in most stainless steels. With a protective stainless cladding these blades offer a very nice combination of characteristics that both fans of stainless and reactive steel knives will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geometry on these blades is up there with some of the best you can hope to find in Japanese knives. Leaning in the direction of a workhorse geometry, at least as far as Japanese knives are concerned, the blade has a tapered spine that is 3.6mm above the heel of the blade and quickly thins out to around 2.5mm as it heads towards the tip. The profile is fairly flat and has a persistent shallow curve beginning about 30mm from the heel. The blade is thin behind the edge (0.5mm) resulting in a very sharp blade with a delightful cutting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have paired these amazing blades from Yoshikane Hamono with custom mono Olive wood handles that feature beautiful grain patterns a simplicity that pairs nicely with the nashiji pattern found on the blades cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894018125962,"sku":"MC-125-897","price":719.22,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Yoshikane_Kiritsuke_240mm_SKD_-_Blade_1__87278.1636628775.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647969"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-x-isasmedjan-skd-kiritsuke-240mm-with-custom-handle","title":"Yoshikane X Isasmedjan SKD Kiritsuke 240mm Custom Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special edition Yoshikane X Isasmedjan Kiritsuke is a collaboration we setup with Jonas Johnsson aka Isasmedjan in Sweden. Typically making the complete package, and those who know his work will attest to the quality of his blades, we asked Jonas if he would be willing to make some custom handles for some beautiful SKD Nashiji series blades from Yoshikane Hamono. What you see here is the result and it’s a stunning combination of Elm burl with Boxelder burl for the spacer. Each piece is unique, but they all contain a beautiful array eyes and lovely grain patterns. Yellow, brown, and black hues pair beautifully with the light kurouchi and plished steel. Only 4 pieces of this custom Yoshikane SKD Kiritsuke 240mm have been made and when they are gone, they are gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith SKD steel at the core these blades from Yoshikane Hamono are some of the most durable, high-performance knives around. The SKD steel is hard, it’s very hard, we are talking 64HRC-65HRC meaning that these knives will take a very acute and razor-sharp edge and they will hold it for a long time. While SKD is not classed as a stainless steel,\u003c\/span\u003e with its high chromium content, it\u003cspan\u003e does have very decent stain resistance and superior \u003c\/span\u003ewear resistance and toughness than is found in most stainless steels. With a protective stainless cladding these blades offer a very nice combination of characteristics that both fans of stainless and reactive steel knives will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe geometry on these blades is up there with some of the best you can hope to find in Japanese knives. Leaning in the direction of a workhorse geometry, at least as far as Japanese knives are concerned, the blade has a tapered spine that is 3.6mm above the heel of the blade and quickly thins out to around 2.5mm as it heads towards the tip. The profile is fairly flat and has a persistent shallow curve beginning about 30mm from the heel. The blade is thin behind the edge (0.5mm) resulting in a very sharp blade with a delightful cutting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collaboration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894018420874,"sku":"MC-70-545","price":835.16,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Yoshikane_X_Isasmedjan_Kiritsuke_240mm_SKD_-_Blade__25023.1636647287.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647944"},{"product_id":"kiritsuke-245mm-sanmai","title":"Kiritsuke 245mm SanMai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRarely do you see authentic Kiritsuke blades forged by western makers. The very low radius of the edge profile of this traditional Japanese profile is designed for the most senior of chefs in the kitchen, perfect for the tasks that are performed by this senior position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful piece of work by Dominik Filip of Merion Forge features a 1.2008 core and is clad in mild steel. A stone finished bevel mottled and hazy, that meets the edge in an almost mirror polish. Incredibly sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stabilised maple and black buffalo horn handle with exposed dowel is a contemporary take on the traditional Japanese octagonal handle. Another exceptional piece of work from Dominik.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dominik Filip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199672742153,"sku":"MC-79-614","price":1041.02,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Kiritsuke245mmSanMaiBruteDeForgeKasumi-4.jpg?v=1754644343"},{"product_id":"karol-karys-kiritsuke-240mm-linear-1-2419-huberite","title":"Kiritsuke 240mm Linear 1.2419 Huberite","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes! That's a Huberite handle on a made by karyś Kiritsuke. A stunning resin creation from Austrian artisan Martin Huber. Karol has of course given it his signature profile and unique textured bolster and butt. Eroded by the sea or perhaps a little reminiscent of coral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a linear hatched pattern on the spine side of the face. Geometry is Karol's Kiritsuke profile with lovely thin convex bevels. A sharp knife designed for push cuts, slicing, a perfect profile for service where the preparation tasks have been completed, but plating and garnishing remains and requires a deft hand and a sharp blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarol Karyś continues to inspire with a seemingly never ending capacity for new creative ideas, tastefully delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"made by karyś","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44356685005065,"sku":"MC-126-905","price":1669.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto240mmLineaCrossCarbonGyutoHuberite.jpg?v=1754644068"},{"product_id":"kiritsuke-240mm-linear-1-2419-micarta","title":"Gyuto 240mm Linear 1.2419 Micarta","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarol Karyś continues to evolve his brutalist inspired designs with this luxurious 1.2419 forged blade with micarta and copper facetted handle. The blade features a proven profile and geometry that is always a joy to use, but a new edition is the linear cross hatch texture and bushed finish. This new texture and finish gives the blade a rather polished feel, at least in comparison to Karol’s previous work which often featured more rustic forge scale educed textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe texture on the copper bolster and the butt of the micarta handle is reminiscent of the erosion that takes place by the sea or perhaps found on coral. A kind of beautiful, pitted texture. 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This piece is a contemporary reimagining of the Japanese Kiritsuke—a hybrid blade traditionally used for both slicing and push-cutting—that Karol has transformed into a striking, modern tool of precision. Its spine features an aggressive taper that narrows rapidly toward the tip, giving the knife a visual tension and balance that speaks to performance as much as aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eBeneath its sculptural exterior lies a meticulously executed geometry: thin convex bevels transition into a walkschliff-style tip, offering a fine, responsive feel at the front end of the blade. The combination of an exaggerated taper and these high-performance grind characteristics result in a knife that moves through ingredients effortlessly—gliding through protein and produce alike with minimal resistance. 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Every surface bears his brutalist-inspired textures—raw, tactile, and deeply expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karol Karyś","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55612415017225,"sku":"MC-95-682","price":2640.93,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Kiritsuke250mmSanMaiWroughtIronCladApex_Mokume_BlastedWalnut0005.jpg?v=1754640485"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-bg\/collections\/kiritsuke-specialty.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}