Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi 7.5" Kiritsuke

The Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Kiritsuke is suitable for cutting larger fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and more. The belly of the blade makes this the ultimate push cut master for either long or short cuts. The triangular tip area is particularly useful for detailed work. This knife features the edge curve similar to a gyuto but with the fine kiritsuke tip. Takayuki knives are handmade in Sakai, Japan with 600 years of knife making experience by skilled craftsmen. With this expanded history, the workmanship and technology that creates Takayuki knives remains unchanged. Produced by various craftsmen, lead by head blacksmith, Itsuo Doi, sets the high standard of these high quality knives. Takayuki knives fascinate many people across borders and will continue to attract attention from people all over the world.

Brand: Takayuki
Maker: Sakai Takayuki
Origin: Sakai, Japan

Blade Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Carbon Steel)
Hardness: 63-64HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kurouchi Tsuchime ("Hammered Blacksmith's Finish")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Japanese Zelkova with Mahogany Ferrule

Blade Length: 7.5" (190mm)
Blade Height: 2"
Overall Length: 14-1/8"
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.10mm
Weight: 5.7 oz. (162g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). While this knife has stainless cladding for easier overall maintenance, the area near the edge is carbon steel and will rust if not cared for properly.

Item number: 01192