AlbaKiritsuke Knife 9"
- Blade length
- 9" (23 cm)
- Steel
- 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish
- Hardness
- 56-58 HRC
- Handle
- Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape
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The 9-inch Alba kiritsuke has a long, fairly flat blade ending in an angled tip: it slices meat and fish in one stroke, with no sawing, and minces with the point. Longer than the 7-inch kiritsuke, it is made for larger cuts. Hammered 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, 149 g (5.3 oz), octagonal light maple handle.
The kiritsuke is a versatile Japanese-style knife with an angled tip, somewhere between a chef knife and a yanagiba. Its long, fairly flat blade slices meat and fish in a single stroke, and the angled tip handles precise work: fine chopping, scoring, skinning. You use it like a chef knife, with a straighter, cleaner cut. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.
Blade and Handle
The Alba Kiritsuke Knife 9" has a 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade, hardened to 56-58 HRC, with a hammered finish near the spine and a polished edge sharpened to 15-20° per side. This slightly wider angle gives a sturdy edge that is easy to maintain on a honing rod or whetstone. The octagonal Japanese-style handle is light maple with an amber resin ferrule; its symmetrical shape suits right- and left-handers alike. The maple grain changes from piece to piece.
Shipping and Returns
Damascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.
See also: Alba Maple Handle Kitchen Knives
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Fig. 01 · Kiritsuke Knife 9"
Specs
The blade, by the numbers
| Steel | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 56-58 HRC |
| Blade length | 9" (23 cm) |
| Overall length | 15.0 in (38 cm) |
| Blade height | 50 mm |
| Spine thickness | 2 mm |
| Handle | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape |
| Weight | 5.3 oz (149 g) |
| Edge | Double bevel |
| SKU | CD-AL-KIRI23 |
Care
3 habits, years of sharp
Hand-wash it
Warm water, a drop of dish soap. Never the dishwasher.
Dry it right away
One towel, ten seconds. Never leave it in the sink.
Sharpen on a stone
1000 grit rebuilds the edge. Low, steady angle.
Questions
Before you buy
What is the difference between a kiritsuke and a chef knife?
A kiritsuke has a flatter blade and an angled tip. It cuts mostly with a push or pull stroke, while a chef knife rocks on the board. For fast herb chopping, a chef knife is still handier.
Is a kiritsuke good for beginners?
Yes, if you mostly slice rather than chop. The fine tip needs a little care: do not tap the board with the tip or pry against bones.
Is the maple handle water resistant?
Maple is a dense wood, but still wood: rinse and dry the knife right away, never soak it and never use the dishwasher. A drop of food-safe oil now and then keeps the wood looking good.
