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Blade Length
8"
Steel Type
67-Layer Damascus (AUS10 core)Compare →
Handle
Ebony Wood
Knife Type
KiritsukeCompare →
Best For
Slicing vegetables, Carving roast
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Tenryu 8" Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Knife 切り付け包丁
Command every slice with the Tenryu 8" Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Knife, an instrument of both art and performance for those who want to cook like a master chef at home. From its swirling Damascus patterns to the deep, lustrous wood of its handle, every detail speaks of elegance and precision.
67-Layer AUS10 Damascus Brilliance
At the heart of the Tenryu is a core of premium AUS10 steel, encased in 67 layers of Damascus to create a blade of exceptional strength and striking beauty. Each ripple in the steel is unique, forming a mesmerizing pattern that draws the eye before the first cut is made. Hand-polished to a mirror finish and honed to a razor-sharp 8–12° edge, it delivers effortless, scalpel-like performance and maintains its keen edge through countless preparations.
Ebony Wood Handle
The handle’s jet-dark ebony wood provides a refined, natural elegance and a luxurious contrast to the luminous steel. Its smooth, fine-grained and perfectly balanced octagonal profile gives a secure, comfortable grip that invites confident, controlled movements, whether finely slicing vegetables or carving a centrepiece roast.
Effortless Cutting, Chef-Level Control
A subtle hammered finish near the spine reduces food adhesion, ensuring ingredients release cleanly and each motion flows smoothly. The perfect weight distribution gives you the agility and precision of professional cutlery, allowing every cut to feel both powerful and graceful.
A Statement of Culinary Luxury
The Tenryu 8" Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Knife is more than a kitchen tool, it is a centrepiece of modern craftsmanship and timeless artistry. Display it proudly and let it inspire bold, beautiful cooking that turns every meal into a masterpiece
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.
Honestly wasn't sure about spending this much but blimey it's worth it. The Damascus pattern is stunning, looks even better in person. Used it to slice through a butternut squash no problem and the edge is still ridiculous after 2 weeks. Handle feels really nice in the hand too, bit heavier than my old cheap knife but in a good way. Only thing is the blade shape took me a couple goes to get used to because I've never had a kiritsuke before but now I reach for it over everything else.
Got this for my husband's birthday and he's absolutely made up with it. Cuts through onions so cleanly its actually satisfying to watch. The wooden handle is lovely and the whole thing feels proper quality. Delivery was quick as well.
Lovely knife, very sharp out the box and the blade looks amazing with all those layers. The kiritsuke shape is great for slicing veg, much prefer it over my old santoku. Only slight niggle is the handle feels a bit thick for my hands, took a few days to get used to but now it's fine. Would still recommend, just maybe not ideal if you have small paws like me.
Got this as a treat for myself after years of using a cheap set from Tesco. The damascus pattern is even nicer in person, proper swirly. Used it to slice a roast beef on Sunday and it went through like butter, no tearing. Been using it daily for about three weeks now and the edge still feels like new. Handle is comfy, bit fancy looking but I actually like that. My old knife would have needed a hone by now so this is a massive upgrade.
Been using this daily for about 3 weeks now and im well impressed. I was a bit worried the kiritsuke shape would be awkward but actually its great for slicing veg and trimming meat, the flat edge means you get clean cuts without rocking which I prefer now. The AUS10 steel holds an edge really well, I've only stropped it once and its still razor sharp. Handle is comfortable even with wet hands. Delivery was next day which was a bonus. Only thing is the blade is quite thin so I'm being careful with bones but thats on me not the knife. Overall chuffed with it.
Got this for my husband for his birthday and hes obsessed. Its stupid sharp out the box, sliced through a tomato like it wasnt there. The damascus pattern is lovely, photos dont do it justice. He used to use some cheap supermarket knife and says the difference is unreal. Came really well packaged too, nice box.
Got this for my birthday from the missus and honestly its the sharpest knife I've ever used. The damascus pattern is gorgeous, looks even better in person. Used it to slice up some salmon for sashimi and it just glides through, no tearing at all. The handle is proper nice wood, feels solid. My old knife was some cheap Asda thing so this is a massive step up. Only had it a week but cant see myself going back.
Really good knife for the price. The blade holds an edge well, done a few big preps with it and still shaving sharp. The kiritsuke shape is spot on for slicing veg thinly, but I will say the handle is a bit chunkier than I'm used to. After a couple weeks I've mostly got the hang of it though. Slightly heavier than my old gyuto but actually prefer the balance now. Would say it's worth picking up if you do a lot of precise cutting.
Got this for my husband's birthday and he's been using it every day since. The Damascus pattern is even nicer in person, really deep colours in the steel. He's been cutting veg for stir fries with it and says it's the sharpest knife we've ever had. Handle feels really solid, not flimsy at all. Came well packaged in a nice box too. Only had it a couple weeks so can't speak to long term edge retention but so far brilliant.
Ok so I bought this on a bit of a whim after seeing the Damascus pattern and honestly its stunning. Used it to slice a brisket and it went through like butter. The flat profile makes it dead easy for push cuts, took a second to get used to coming from a German knife but now I prefer it. Handle is a bit light but comfortable.
