{"product_id":"iwao-kiritsuke-chef-slicer-knife","title":"Iwao Kiritsuke Chef-Slicer Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eIwao's kiritsuke keeps the chef knife's 8 in reach but trades its curve for an angled tip, built for deliberate slices rather than rocking chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dark smoky-brown handle and brass medallion pin match the rest of the line, with a polished bolster for balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense swirling Damascus runs the length of the blade, gathering into fine ripples toward the angled point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e67-layer suminagashi Damascus cladding surrounds the VG-10 core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe angled tip starts a clean cut on vegetables or boneless cuts before the long, straight edge carries it through in one draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 8.3 oz, slightly heavier than the gyuto-style blade, it holds a steady line through longer slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-10 core hardened to 60 ±2 HRC, honed Honbazuke style at 15° per side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere a curved chef knife rocks and chops, this flatter edge and pointed tip favor a single, deliberate draw cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered for life against manufacturing defects, with 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64682523885945,"sku":"HT-KB-39-KIR","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/1847\/3593\/files\/1DgPJhQ6QdSd15NuoyV6b-pjO0weeK0yo.jpg?v=1790117380","url":"https:\/\/harutani.com\/products\/iwao-kiritsuke-chef-slicer-knife","provider":"HARUTANI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}