Colección: Kiritsuke

Kiritsuke 切付包丁

The Kiritsuke is one of the most iconic and visually striking Japanese kitchen knives — instantly recognisable by its angular, clipped tip and long, flat profile. Traditionally a single-bevel knife reserved for executive chefs in Japanese professional kitchens, the modern double-bevel Kiritsuke has made this exceptional blade accessible to serious cooks worldwide. 切付 (Kiritsuke) roughly translates to "cutting attachment" — a nod to its distinctive tip geometry that sets it apart from all other knife styles.

The Kiritsuke excels at slicing fish and proteins with long, drawing cuts, and its flat profile makes it ideal for push-cutting vegetables with precision. The K-tip provides exceptional control for detail work, making it one of the most versatile single knives a chef can own. Construction varies widely — from Sanmai and Warikomi to monosteel Honyaki — and both Wa (Japanese) and Yo (western) handle options exist depending on the maker and style.

At Shinobi Industries, our Kiritsuke collection features handmade knives crafted by master blacksmiths across Japan. From VG-10 and Aogami Super forged in the workshops of Sakai and Seki, to Damascus-clad blades from Tosa, each Kiritsuke represents decades — often generations — of craftsmanship, knowledge, tradition and skill.