{"title":"Kiritsuke Knives","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kai-shun-20cm-kiritsuke-knife","title":"Kai Shun 20cm Kiritsuke Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Shun Classic 9cm Kiritsuke knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim handle made of durable pakkawood is fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High quality resins added to the wood make the material particularly resilient and resistant to moisture. Its typical chestnut shape ensures a comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting, thanks to a small rim on its right side. The integrated tang boosts stability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG MAX steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC forms the entire blade's core right up to its edge. Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife embodies a peerless anatomy paired with a resilient blade that is both hard and flexible at once due to its hybrid composition. The Shun Classic blades have a double-sided edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockwell Hardness 61 (±1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePakkawood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-Max core steel with 32 damascus layers on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic Series unites centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with today's modern and technically-sophisticated manufacturing processes. The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Damascus knives, engineered with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. The knives are therefore ideally suited for professional use. The Shun Classic blades are gorgeous to look at due to the distinctive semigloss pattern exhibited by the Damascus steel composite comprising 32 layers. This combination with the elegant, tapering handle made of black pakkawood, results in an overall aesthetic design that puts quality and functionality at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732844249354,"sku":"KAI-DM-0771","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/kai-dm0771-Kai-shun-classic-20cm-kiritsuke-knife-japanese-knives-uk.png?v=1781277157"},{"product_id":"kai-shun-15cm-kiritsuke-knife","title":"Kai Shun 15cm Kiritsuke Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Shun Classic 15cm Kiritsuke knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim handle made of durable pakkawood is fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High quality resins added to the wood make the material particularly resilient and resistant to moisture. Its typical chestnut shape ensures a comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting, thanks to a small rim on its right side. The integrated tang boosts stability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG MAX steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC forms the entire blade's core right up to its edge. Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife embodies a peerless anatomy paired with a resilient blade that is both hard and flexible at once due to its hybrid composition. The Shun Classic blades have a double-sided edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockwell Hardness 61 (±1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePakkawood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-Max core steel with 32 damascus layers on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic Series unites centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with today's modern and technically-sophisticated manufacturing processes. The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Damascus knives, engineered with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. The knives are therefore ideally suited for professional use. The Shun Classic blades are gorgeous to look at due to the distinctive semigloss pattern exhibited by the Damascus steel composite comprising 32 layers. This combination with the elegant, tapering handle made of black pakkawood, results in an overall aesthetic design that puts quality and functionality at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732844282122,"sku":"KAI-DM-0777","price":207.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/kai-DM0777-15cm-kiritsuke-knife-japanese-knives-uk.png?v=1781691829"},{"product_id":"kai-shun-9cm-kiritsuke-knife","title":"Kai Shun 9cm Kiritsuke Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Shun Classic 9cm Kiritsuke knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim handle made of durable pakkawood is fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High quality resins added to the wood make the material particularly resilient and resistant to moisture. Its typical chestnut shape ensures a comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting, thanks to a small rim on its right side. The integrated tang boosts stability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG MAX steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC forms the entire blade's core right up to its edge. Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife embodies a peerless anatomy paired with a resilient blade that is both hard and flexible at once due to its hybrid composition. The Shun Classic blades have a double-sided edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockwell Hardness 61 (±1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePakkawood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-Max core steel with 32 damascus layers on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic Series unites centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with today's modern and technically-sophisticated manufacturing processes. The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Damascus knives, engineered with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. The knives are therefore ideally suited for professional use. The Shun Classic blades are gorgeous to look at due to the distinctive semigloss pattern exhibited by the Damascus steel composite comprising 32 layers. This combination with the elegant, tapering handle made of black pakkawood, results in an overall aesthetic design that puts quality and functionality at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732844314890,"sku":"KAI-DM-0772","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/kai-dm0772-Kai-shun-classic-9cm-kiritsuke-knife-japanese-knives-uk.png?v=1781277145"},{"product_id":"kai-shun-premier-15cm-kritsuke-special-edition","title":"KAI Shun Premier 15cm Kritsuke Special Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62619046 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62619046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"upsize_title_font\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Lucky Number\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited to 5,555 pieces worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the exclusive collector's item, KAI and Tim Mälzer celebrate\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etheir 13 years of friendship and cooperation this year.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecooperation. And since this number stands for luck in the home country of the Japanese cutlery manufacturer, the unusual anniversary is duly honored with a product highlight for the joint Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series. The anniversary knife with the blade shape \"Kiritsuke\" in 15 cm length has a matte handle unique for the Shun Premier series. In addition, each knife bears an exclusive \"13 - The Lucky Edition\" logo and is engraved with a serial number.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Shun Premier blade's core is fashioned from extremely hard VG Max steel and is enveloped in 32 layers of Damascus steel. This combination of different steel grades makes the blade both hard and flexible at once. The double-sided blade is easy to use because it its light weight and guarantees a clean and precise cut. The incorporation of a hammered surface - known in Japan as Tsuchime - underlies not only aesthetic reasons, but also serves the release of material from the blade thanks to the resulting air pockets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d4588e readmoretoggle elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"15d4588e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-content-3661\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3661\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThanks to its symmetrical shape, it is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. A continuous tang ensures stability and balance whilst cutting. As a special touch, the handle's end has been engraved with Tim Mälzer's bull's head, the professional chef's trademark.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3661\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3661\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: \u003cstrong\u003eKiritsuke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries: \u003cstrong\u003eShun Premier Tim Mälzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArticle no: \u003cstrong\u003eTDM-1784\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"descr_line\"\u003eBlade: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"translate\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e 15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"translate\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e 12,5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle material: \u003cstrong\u003ePakka wood, medium brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"descr_line\"\u003eProduction: \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRockwell hardness: \u003cstrong\u003e61 (±1) HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732906082570,"sku":"KAI-TDM-1784","price":221.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/kai-shun-premier-kiritsuke-xiii-anniversary-edition-thecotswoldknifecompany_5.webp?v=1756925106"},{"product_id":"seki-magoroku-kaname-kritsuke-4-75-12cm","title":"KAI Seki Magoroku Kaname Kiritsuke 4.75\" 12cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7006bab9 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7006bab9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core, the blades of the Kaname are made of an extremely hard VG Xeos steel with a hardness of 60-62 (±1) HRC, which is itself sheathed in two layers of stainless steel. This special manufacturing method creates a thin cutting edge of excellent and long-lasting sharpness that reduces food resistance during use and ensures smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cedd1b7 readmoretoggle elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"6cedd1b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-content-1821\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is intricately handcrafted black-grained using pakkawood, with a seamless transition from handle to bolster. Its octagonal, ergonomic shape offers good control when cutting, while the knife lies securely and comfortably in the hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur First Hand Impression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Three sizes of feel good factor. The Kaname knives are of serious high end quality and can handle every kitchen task you throw at them\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770323042570,"sku":"KAI-AE-5500","price":207.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/Kai-Seki-Magoroku-Kaname-Kiritsuke-12cm-AE5500.png?v=1781682810"},{"product_id":"seki-magoroku-kaname-kritsuke-6-15cm","title":"KAI Seki Magoroku Kaname Kiritsuke 6\" 15cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7006bab9 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7006bab9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core, the blades of the Kaname are made of an extremely hard VG Xeos steel with a hardness of 60-62 (±1) HRC, which is itself sheathed in two layers of stainless steel. This special manufacturing method creates a thin cutting edge of excellent and long-lasting sharpness that reduces food resistance during use and ensures smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cedd1b7 readmoretoggle elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"6cedd1b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-content-1821\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is intricately handcrafted black-grained using pakkawood, with a seamless transition from handle to bolster. Its octagonal, ergonomic shape offers good control when cutting, while the knife lies securely and comfortably in the hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur First Hand Impression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Three sizes of feel good factor. The Kaname knives are of serious high end quality and can handle every kitchen task you throw at them\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770323075338,"sku":"KAI-AE-5501","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/Kai-Seki-Magoroku-Kaname-Kiritsuke-15cm-AE5501.png?v=1781682779"},{"product_id":"seki-magoroku-kanamekritsuke-7-75-19-5cm","title":"KAI Seki Magoroku Kaname Kiritsuke 7.75\" 19.5cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7006bab9 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7006bab9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core, the blades of the Kaname are made of an extremely hard VG Xeos steel with a hardness of 60-62 (±1) HRC, which is itself sheathed in two layers of stainless steel. This special manufacturing method creates a thin cutting edge of excellent and long-lasting sharpness that reduces food resistance during use and ensures smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cedd1b7 readmoretoggle elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"6cedd1b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-content-1821\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is intricately handcrafted black-grained using pakkawood, with a seamless transition from handle to bolster. Its octagonal, ergonomic shape offers good control when cutting, while the knife lies securely and comfortably in the hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur First Hand Impression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Three sizes of feel good factor. The Kaname knives are of serious high end quality and can handle every kitchen task you throw at them\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770323599626,"sku":"KAI-AE-5502","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/Kai-Seki-Magoroku-Kaname-Kiritsuke-19cm-AE5502.png?v=1781682752"},{"product_id":"kengata-knife","title":"Tamahagane San 20cm Kiritsuke Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegant, high quality, maximum efficiency, versatile Kengata knife. 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With a hardness of approximately HRC 60, a finely honed 45° bevel, and a spine thickness of 2.5mm, this commemorative edition is not merely a tool but a statement of refinement—a celebration of MAC’s 60th anniversary and a timeless addition to any professional or connoisseur’s collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226408444170,"sku":"SKT-MKI-60","price":259.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/Mac-Damascus-Kiritsuke-165mm-japanese-knives-uk.png?v=1781790737"},{"product_id":"kiritsuke-chefs-knife-with-bamboo-saya-and-bamboo-box-210-mm-blade","title":"KOTAI Bunka Kiritsuke Knife 21cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kiritsuke can perform versatile functions and is the favourite go-to knife for many Japanese chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunka means “culture” in Japanese. 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