Daovua Leaf Spring Kiritsuke 240mm

This can be used like an usuba to cut vegetables or as a yanagiba to slice raw fish. However, this is a Western-style Kiritsuke knife, so it is ground on both sides of the blade for ease of use and maintenance. Knives like this are sometimes referred to as a kiritsuke gyuto. This design is easier to use and sharpen than the traditional single-bevel kiritsuke. It also allows for an ambidextrous personality to the knife.

The Daovua interpretation of this style blade has a more pronounced belly than most other kiris, making it a good choice for push-and-pull-cutting and rocking techniques. However, the extended edge length also makes it a very workable slicer.

We believe these knives are perfect for new users, projects, budding sharpeners, or anyone looking for a really well-priced cutter with personality and uniqueness in spades. Watch the video below to see how they're made. Please remember that these are made under crude conditions with used steel, so you should expect that they're rough and have imperfections that exceed most of our other knives. All measurements are approximations.

Weight: 6.9 oz/ 196g

Blade Length: 238 mm

Overall Length: 380 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.5 mm

Blade Height at Heel: 58.8 mm

Edge: Double Bevel 50/50

Handle: Wood Octagonal (wood type varies from knife to knife)