Blade only
Toshitaka Kiritsuke— 180 mm, VG-10 steel (chef's knife)
Toshitaka Kiritsuke Blade — 180 mm — VG-10
Create your own Japanese kitchen knife with this standalone Kiritsuke blade from Toshitaka. Featuring a blade length of 180 mm and VG-10 stainless steel, it is supplied without a handle, allowing you to choose a compatible handle and personalise the finished knife.
Toshitaka is based in Seki, Japan, a city with a centuries-old tradition of sword and kitchen knife making. The workshop builds on specialist knowledge passed from one generation of knife makers to the next.
The Kiritsuke: a distinctive Japanese blade shape
The Kiritsuke is recognisable by its sharply angled, pointed tip, commonly known as a K-tip. This shape gives the knife a distinctive appearance and provides control for precise cutting tasks.
At 180 mm, this blade offers a manageable size for everyday ingredient preparation. Its pointed tip is useful for detailed work, such as scoring vegetables and carefully trimming ingredients.
VG-10 stainless steel
VG-10 is a Japanese blade steel developed by Takefu Special Steel for high-quality cutting tools. It combines a high carbon content with chromium, molybdenum, vanadium and cobalt. This composition supports high hardness, good wear resistance and a fine, durable cutting edge.
Its chromium content provides good corrosion resistance, making VG-10 less demanding to maintain than non-stainless carbon steel. Nevertheless, the blade should always be cleaned and dried thoroughly after use. Suitable Japanese waterstones are a good choice for maintaining its cutting edge.
Specifications
- Brand: Toshitaka
- Model: Kiritsuke
- Blade length: 180 mm
- Steel: VG-10 stainless steel
- Origin: Seki, Japan
- Supplied as: Blade only, without a handle
Choose your own handle
This product consists of the blade only. Choose a handle compatible with the dimensions and shape of the tang. Adjustments may be required to achieve a secure fit. Use the knife only after the handle has been correctly fitted.
Browse separately available handles.
Care
Wash the assembled knife by hand and dry it immediately after use. It is not dishwasher safe and should never be left soaking in water.
Use a wooden or soft plastic cutting board. Avoid bones, frozen foods and twisting or levering motions that could damage the cutting edge or fine tip.
