{"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°). Slices cleanly through tomatoes, fish, and dense vegetables straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does shipping take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrders are usually processed within 1-6 business days and shipped via tracked delivery. Standard delivery to the US takes 7-14 business days however some orders international or not may take up to 21 business days. (Note: during July 2026 only, processing may take up to 6 business days due to a planned warehouse transition.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComes in a box, ready to give — popular for birthdays, housewarming, Father's Day, and Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RationalSteel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53255777812746,"sku":"RS-KN-001","price":106.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/rationalsteel.com\/products\/damascus-kiritsuke-chef-knife","provider":"Rational Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}