DASHWAY 8.2" Kiritsuke Chef Knife – 67-Layer Damascus Steel
Elevate your kitchen craft with the DASHWAY Kiritsuke Chef Knife — a handcrafted masterpiece blending traditional Japanese Bunka design with modern metallurgy. Forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel over a premium VG10 steel core, this knife delivers exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and a stunning rippled blade pattern that is as beautiful as it is functional.
| Blade Material | 67-Layer Damascus Steel (VG10 Core) |
| Handle Material | Wenge Wood |
| Core Hardness | 60±2 HRC |
| Blade Angle | 15° per side (30° total) |
| Total Length | 365 mm (14.4") |
| Blade Length | 210 mm (8.2") |
| Handle Length | 140 mm (5.5") |
| Blade Width | 49 mm |
| Blade Thickness | ~2.2 mm |
| Weight | ~190 g |
| Certification | FCM |
| Packaging | Exquisite Gift Box |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
This Kiritsuke / Bunka knife is designed for daily kitchen cooking: slicing and portioning meats, chopping vegetables, dicing melons, and fine detail cuts. Note: Do not use this knife to cut bones or other extremely hard foods, as this may damage the blade.
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A: Damascus steel is created by folding and forge-welding multiple layers of steel together — in this case 67 layers over a VG10 core. This process produces a blade with outstanding hardness (60±2 HRC), superior edge retention, and that signature rippled wave pattern. The result is a knife that stays sharper for longer and is a pleasure to use daily.
A: Yes! While it is a professional-grade knife, its balanced Wenge handle and 15° double-bevel edge make it approachable for home cooks and beginners alike. The broad Kiritsuke / Bunka blade geometry is versatile enough for most everyday kitchen tasks — from slicing proteins to dicing vegetables.
A: Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent after each use, then dry thoroughly before storing. Avoid dishwashers, prolonged soaking, or cutting on hard surfaces like glass or stone. Hone regularly with a ceramic rod and sharpen on a whetstone as needed to maintain the blade's edge. Store in a knife block, magnetic strip, or the included gift box when not in use.
A: The DASHWAY Kiritsuke is designed for precision slicing and general kitchen cutting tasks including meats, fish, and vegetables. It is NOT a heavy-duty cleaver — do not use it to cut through bones, frozen foods, or other hard materials, as this can chip or damage the blade.
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Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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