{"title":"All Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"damascus-kiritsuke-chef-knife","title":"Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife — Japanese Kitchen Knife, 8 Inch, Stabilized Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStop fighting your knife. The Damascus Kiritsuke is built to move where your hand wants — clean cuts, every time, with almost no effort. Once you've cooked with a blade this sharp, going back feels like a chore.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent, clean, precise cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime sharpness guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-grade steel, honestly priced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, free worldwide shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Free Worldwide Shipping  |  ✓ 30-Day Returns  |  ✓ Lifetime Sharpness Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Chef Knife\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage \/ gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the steel actually matters.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kitchen knives go dull within weeks because the steel is thin and soft. This blade is forged from 67-layer Damascus steel and sharpened to a 15° edge — sharp enough to glide through tomatoes, fish, and dense vegetables without tearing. The stabilized wood handle is weighted for full control, so every cut feels deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inch (20.5cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 inch (13.5cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus steel, stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilized hardwood resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8-inch blade (20.5cm), 13.5cm handle, approximately 34cm total length — the most versatile chef knife size, used in professional kitchens worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Damascus steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA distinctive layered pattern created through precision folding and forging — combining edge retention, hardness, and a pattern unique to every blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the handle really wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — stabilized hardwood resin, pressure-infused to prevent warping, cracking, or water absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow sharp is it actually?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharpened to 15° per side — sharper than most Western knives (20–25°). 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Hand-forged from high-grade stainless steel, hammered for reduced drag, and finished with a solid hardwood handle and genuine leather sheath — built for meat, bone, and dense vegetables that would damage a regular chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Forged Hammered Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional forging technique, modern precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt For Serious Cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meat, bone, dense vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Wood Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Riveted, non-slip, perfectly weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Sheath Included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Storage and gifting ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5cm (5.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5cm (4.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-forged stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood, steel rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is this knife for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy-duty kitchen cleaver — the workhorse knife for tasks your regular chef knife can't handle. Chopping through meat (including small bones), breaking down whole chickens, hacking through dense root vegetables, and heavy prep work — including pork ribs, squash, and melons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the forging process?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is hand-forged using traditional methods — individually hammered into shape rather than stamped from sheet steel, creating a denser, tougher blade that holds its edge better under heavy use. 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