* VG10 Feather Pattern – Kiritsuke Knife Blank – 13.5″ OAL 8.5″ Cut
Made from folded VG10 this Damascus knife is elegant and unusual. The steel is folded to show a delicate feather on the blade. The knife is polished to a mirror finish not only bringing out the folds but accentuating the hammered area. It’s integrated bolsters provide a smooth, sturdy flow to the handle area. Blank comes in an attractive gift box.
Kiritsuke knives have one of the few multipurpose traditional Japanese blades, and can be used as a yanagi (fish slicer) or an usuba (vegetable knife). These sword shaped knives feature a straighter edge than a yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an usuba for slicing fish with ease. The user must be highly skilled with traditional Japanese knives in order to utilize this unique kiritsuke style design and single edged blade properly. Traditionally, these knives are used only by the executive chefs as a symbol of status and due to its difficulty in use.
Specifications:
Cutting edge: 8.5″
