Kiritsuke chef knife, 19 cm(7.5") blade. The Kiritsuke (切付包丁) has a distinctive tip called “reverse Tanto” or “K-tip”, allowing for more precision than a classic blade shape. Japanese precision, Western robustness. The best of both worlds. Specifications: * Made in Seki, Japan * Razor-sharp VG-10 Damascus steel * Rust-resistant * Hammered blade * Half tang * Brown pakkawood handle * HRC hardness: 61 +/-1 * Weight: 162 g (5.7 oz) * Perfectly balanced for comfort * Plastic-free gift box * Lifetime warranty Product description: The Kiritsuke can perform versatile functions and is the favorite go-to knife of many Japanese chefs. In fact, in most fine restaurants only the head chef is allowed to use it, therefore the Kiritsuke is often considered to be a symbol of expertise and status.