A kiritsuke knife is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife, known for its elegant appearance and versatile use in the professional kitchen.

It has a long, straight blade with a distinctive beveled tip – almost like a katana tip – which gives it a distinctive and slightly aggressive appearance.

The Kiritsuke knife is traditionally used by the head chef in Japanese restaurants. It is suitable for both: Carving fish and meat, Chopping and slicing vegetables and preparing sushi and sashimi