{"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","url":"https:\/\/northboundblade.com\/products\/forged-damascus-kiritsuke-knife-red-wood-horn-handle","provider":"Northbound Blade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}