Knives
9 Inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife – 9 Layer 10Cr15MoV Steel
A blade that makes prep feel like less of a chore.
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Best forVegetable prep
Key spec9 Inch
TypeJapanese
9 Inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife – 9 Layer 10Cr15MoV Steel is a Japanese kitchen knife, ground thinner and harder than most Western blades. It comes from 9 Inch Kiritsuke. The pack size listed is 9 Inch.
Geometry matters more than the steel name, and hard steel rewards a light touch rather than a twist.
Good to know
- Blade length and type stated in the listing
- Hardness and bevel type given
- Handle and tang visible in photos
How we would use it
- Vegetable prep
- Slicing fish and raw meat
- Everyday board work
