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Blade Length
8.5"
Steel Type
AUS10 Stainless SteelCompare →
Handle
Mkuruti wood
Knife Type
KiritsukeCompare →
Best For
Vegetables, Meats, Fish
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Yubetsu 8.5" Kiritsuke Knife 切り付け包丁
Experience the perfect harmony of beauty and performance with the Yubetsu 8.5" Kiritsuke Knife, a blade designed to make every home chef feel like a culinary professional. From its striking hammered finish to the rich, polished tones of its handle, every detail is crafted to inspire confidence and elevate your cooking ritual.
Exquisite Blade Craftsmanship
The razor-sharp edge is hand-finished to a mirror polish and honed to a precise 8–12° angle, delivering scalpel-like precision for everything from fine vegetable work to carving meats. The subtle hammered texture not only adds visual drama but also reduces food adhesion, allowing ingredients to release effortlessly with each slice.
Mkuruti Wood Handle Elegance
The handle is crafted from richly grained Mkuruti wood, prized for its natural depth of color and distinctive marbling. Its warm, smooth surface offers a secure, comfortable grip, while the faceted profile provides excellent balance and control for precise, confident movements whether slicing fish for sashimi or carving a roast.
Where Tradition Meets Modern Design
Created through a careful blend of time-honored hand-finishing and modern techniques, the Yubetsu embodies the exacting standards of professional cutlery. Its poised weight and perfect balance turn everyday chopping into an art form, making every meal preparation a rewarding experience.
A Centerpiece of Culinary Style
More than just a kitchen tool, the Yubetsu 8.5" Kiritsuke Knife is a statement of craftsmanship and taste. Display it proudly and let it transform your cooking space into a showcase of elegance and professional flair.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises. Just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15° (compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives), our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher, the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2, Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink, even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3, Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer, it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it, no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
Bought this knife on a bit of a whim and blimey is it sharp. Used it on a leg of lamb on Sunday and it went through like butter. The hammered finish looks gorgeous on the worktop too. Proper upgrade from my old supermarket knives.
Got this as a birthday present for my dad and he's been using it daily for about three weeks now. The edge is still ridiculous, it glides through onions and carrots like nothing. I've handled it a few times and the weight feels nice in the hand, not too heavy. Bit of a step up from the old Victorinox and he's made sure everyone knows it. Came in a smart box as well which was a bonus.
Bought this for my husband's birthday, he's well chuffed with it. The hammered finish looks lovely and it's proper sharp out the box. Only thing is he said the handle took a couple days to get used to as it's a bit different shape than his old knife. No complaints really.
Had this knife about a month now and use it most days for veg prep. The flat profile of the kiritsuke is great for slicing onions and peppers, really clean cuts. Edge retention is decent, still sharp after a few weeks though I do give it a quick strop. Only wish it came in a longer size as I sometimes cook for a crowd and an extra inch would be nice. Packaging was good too, arrived in a nice box.
Got this for me so I'd stop using the mrs' dull old santoku and honestly wish I'd bought one years ago. The kiritsuke shape is brilliant for push cuts, goes through carrots and spuds like they're made of butter. Edge retention has been proper good too, been using it daily for about a month and still shaving sharp. The hammered finish looks even better in person, photos don't do it justice. Handle felt a touch big at first but after a few days I really rate it. For 55 quid this is taking the piss in the best way.
Really pleased with this knife. Been using it daily for a few weeks now and it just glides through everything. The flat profile is exactly what I wanted for precise veg prep and the balance is spot on. Came well packaged as well. Well worth a look if you want a decent Japanese knife without spending silly money.
Got this for my birthday from the wife. It's absolutely lovely. The edge is razor sharp out the box, made short work of a big pile of onions and carrots. The kiritsuke shape took a minute to get used to because I'm used to rocking, but for push cuts and slicing it's spot on. The hammered finish looks even better in person and the handle is really comfortable. Feels like a much more expensive knife than 55 quid.
Got this for my dad's birthday and he's been showing it off to anyone who comes round. The hammered finish looks even nicer in person and the blade came properly sharp out the box. Used it to slice a joint of beef and it went through like butter. Lovely weight to it as well.
Really nice knife, the edge is proper sharp and the flat profile is great for doing precise cuts on veg and slicing meat thin. The hammered finish looks smart too, better than the photos honestly. Only gripe is the handle feels a bit slim in my hand compared to my old chef's knife, but that's just me getting used to it. Still a very good buy for the money.
Lovely looking knife, sharp and well made. Handle took a couple days to get used to as its a bit bigger than my old one but I actually prefer it now. Slight bit heavier than expected but not a problem. Only wish they did a longer version for bigger roasts. Would still recommend.
