Kiritsuke Japanese Knives

The kiritsuke is Japan's most prestigious kitchen knife - a long, single-bevel blade with an angled tip that combines the functions of a yanagiba and a usuba. Traditionally the domain of head chefs only, the kiritsuke demands skill and rewards mastery. Modern double-bevel versions make it more accessible without sacrificing its commanding presence.

At Chef & a Knife, we stock kiritsuke from Japan's finest makers - from double-bevel entry points to traditional single-bevel blades for the serious collector or professional chef.