Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke 170mm - Shitan Handle

Experience Eight Centuries of Seki Blade-Making in a Damascus Kiritsuke

The Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke 170mm is forged in Seki City - Japan's knife-making capital for over 800 years. A Damascus-clad Blue Steel core, hardened to 61-62 HRC, in the distinctive angled kiritsuke profile - paired with a warm shitan rosewood handle. Precision, tradition, and a blade that signals serious intent.

The Specs

• Steel: Blue Steel No.2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel, Damascus clad
• Hardness: 61-62 HRC
• Blade length: 170mm
• Blade height: 50mm
• Blade thickness: 3mm
• Handle: Shitan (rosewood), pakka wood ferrule
• Edge: Double bevel
• Origin: Seki City, Japan

The Kanetsune Difference

Kanetsune has been forging knives in Seki City since the tradition of "Seki-den" sword-making was established over 800 years ago. Blue Steel No.2 (Aogami #2) is a high-carbon tool steel prized for its ability to take an exceptionally keen edge and hold it through hard use. The kiritsuke profile - with its clipped, angled tip - combines the flat cutting stroke of a nakiri with the pointed tip of a gyuto, making it a versatile all-rounder that excels at push-cutting vegetables and slicing proteins with equal precision. The Damascus cladding adds visual depth while protecting the core steel, and the shitan rosewood handle provides a warm, dense grip that improves with age.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use - Blue Steel will rust if left wet
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
• Do not cut frozen food or bones - the edge will chip
• Sharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block