{"title":"Kiritsuke Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged Kiritsuke knives — a striking, angled-tip blade that blends the reach of a chef's knife with the precision of a slicer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forged-damascus-kiritsuke-knife-red-wood-horn-handle","title":"Forged Damascus Kiritsuke Knife — Red Wood \u0026 Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Kiritsuke-style chef's knife — a gyuto with the angled \"K-tip\" of the traditional Japanese kiritsuke. The flatter edge is built for clean push cuts through vegetables, meat and fish, while the sharp, angled tip handles the fine work: scoring, trimming and precise slicing. The blade is hand-forged Damascus steel with a dark, textured kurouchi finish along the spine, a flowing folded pattern through the middle and a bright wavy line above the polished cutting edge, so no two knives are ever quite alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a traditional octagonal wa-handle in rich red wood with a black horn ferrule: light, balanced and easy to grip from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade length 210mm (8.25\"), total length about 340mm (13.4\"). Hand-forged Damascus steel (58–62 HRC) with kurouchi finish and polished double-bevel edge. Octagonal wa-handle: red wood with black horn ferrule. Includes a leather sheath. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The kiritsuke is the knife that stands out on any board: one blade for everyday prep that still feels special every time it comes out. A striking pick for the cook who already owns a chef's knife and wants something with more character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a kiritsuke knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e A kiritsuke is a Japanese chef's knife with a long, flat edge and an angled \"K-tip\". This one is a kiritsuke-style gyuto: an all-purpose chef's knife with the kiritsuke tip, so it handles the same everyday chopping and slicing as a gyuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiritsuke vs gyuto: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e A gyuto has a curved belly for rocking cuts. A kiritsuke has a flatter edge for push cuts and a pointed, angled tip for detail work. Both handle vegetables, meat and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it single or double bevel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, so it works for right- and left-handed cooks and sharpens like any chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash and dry immediately after use; oil the blade and handle occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add engraving?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — free engraving is available on every knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68217939001648,"sku":"NB-KRT-REDWD","price":298.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/nb-damascus-kiritsuke-red-wood-1-white.jpg?v=1793472280"},{"product_id":"forged-kiritsuke-knife-olive-wood-horn-handle","title":"Forged Kiritsuke Knife — Olive Wood \u0026 Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Kiritsuke-style chef's knife — a gyuto with the angled \"K-tip\" of the traditional Japanese kiritsuke. The flatter edge is built for clean push cuts through vegetables, meat and fish, while the sharp, angled tip handles the fine work: scoring, trimming and precise slicing. The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel with a dark, rough kurouchi forge finish across the upper blade, falling away in an irregular wavy line to a bright, polished cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a traditional octagonal wa-handle in honey-toned olive wood with dark grain lines and a black horn ferrule: light, warm in the hand and easy to grip from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged high-carbon steel with a textured kurouchi finish and polished double-bevel edge. Kiritsuke (K-tip) profile. Octagonal wa-handle: olive wood with black horn ferrule. Includes a leather sheath. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rough forge-black blade against warm olive wood makes this a knife people remember — one blade for everyday prep that still feels special every time it comes out. A striking pick for the cook who already owns a chef's knife and wants something with more character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a kiritsuke knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e A kiritsuke is a Japanese chef's knife with a long, flat edge and an angled \"K-tip\". This one is a kiritsuke-style gyuto: an all-purpose chef's knife with the kiritsuke tip, so it handles the same everyday chopping and slicing as a gyuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a kurouchi finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi (\"black forged\") is the dark forge scale left on the blade from the forging process. It gives each knife its own rugged texture and helps protect the upper blade, while the polished edge does the cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes high-carbon steel need special care?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash and dry it right away, and add a drop of food-safe oil before storing. Over time it develops a natural patina. Never use the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it single or double bevel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, so it works for right- and left-handed cooks and sharpens like any chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add engraving?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — free engraving is available on every knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68221488562480,"sku":"NB-KRT-OLIVE","price":298.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/nb-forged-kiritsuke-olive-1-white.jpg?v=1793472280"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/collections\/nb-damascus-kiritsuke-red-wood-3-slate.jpg?v=1793472280","url":"https:\/\/northboundblade.com\/collections\/kiritsuke-knives.oembed","provider":"Northbound Blade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}