Takeda Stainless Clad Kiritsuke 240mm

Prized for their unique aesthetic, tall profiles and exceptionally thin, light blades, Takeda’s knives have risen to cult status in the Japanese knife world. Mr. Takeda produces these wonderful handcrafted blades from a small workshop in Niimi. Known for his excellent treatment of Aogami Super steel, this line clads the reactive carbon core with softer stainless steel to enhance ease of maintenance. Done with a beautiful kurouchi finish, these knives are certainly unique in appearance and the provenance is quite unmistakable.

The Takeda Stainless Clad Kiritsuke, like most of Takeda’s knives, is exceptionally tall. As a result, this knife will feel and perform more like a long bunka. Usually, kiritsukes are known for their aptitude at slicing as well as vegetable work. Because of the height profile here, this knife will be excellent with produce, but won’t be as good for slicing work. The 50/50 grind and edge bevel make this blade suitable for both left- and right-handed users.

One per customer.

Brand: Takeda Hamono

Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda

Location: Niimi, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Core Steel: Aogami Super

Cladding: Stainless

Finish: Kurouchi

Handle: Rosewood Octagonal

Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood

Edge Grind: Even 50/50

Weight: 6.4 ounces / 182g

Blade Length: 242mm (9.5")

Overall Length: 380 mm (15")

Thickness at Heel: 2.9 mm

Blade Height: 66.5 mm

Please know that all measurements are approximations! Takeda-san and his helpers make each of these knives by hand, without a template. As a result, every knife is unique and the stats will vary.