Kiru Knife - Kurouchi - 8" Chef Knife

The Kiru Knife Kurouchi is a multipurpose traditional Japanese blade that can be used for all purposes of cutting in the kitchen. From us as a Yanagi (fish slicer) to an Usuba(vegetable knife), the Kiru Knife Original is perfectly suited.

A very versatile knife that can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with a Gyuto (Chef's knife).

• Its lightweight, double bevel edged can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with a Gyuto (Chef's knife).
• A Truly Versatile Chef’s Knife due to its ability to Rock and Chop and suite all cutting styles
• Fireball Damascus Steel Billet Pattern
• Double Bevel Hand Sharpened by using the traditional Japanese Honbazuke method where the blade is sharpened and polished by hand in three stages
• Precision-forged blades with an ultra-premium imported Japanese VG10 cutting core at 60±1 Rockwell hardness for unrivalled performance and incredible edge-retention.
• 67-layers of high-carbon stainless steel cladding provide exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance.
• Ruthlessly sharp, scalpel-like edge is hand finished to a mirror-polish within a staggering 8-12° degree angle, using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method.
• Nitrogen-cooled for enhanced hardness, flexibility and corrosion resistance.
• Featuring exquisite Feather blade pattern for striking, stand-out beauty.
• Precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for a buttery smooth cutting motion.
• Bolster provides a perfectly-engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip.
• Meticulously-constructed, ultra-premium G-10 Garolite handle. Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture with military-grade strength and life-long durability.
• Ergonomic handle shape for superior hand control, agility and comfort.

Forged with imported VG-10 stainless steel - for the core blade material and 66 layers of Damascus Steel Kiru Knife blade will last a lifetime!

Our Octagonal Handle is made from maple wood, which is chemically stabilized and clouded green resin to give a unique and powerful look to the handle. 

The Kiru Knife Original offers the user a solid all round kitchen knife that will last a lifetime and never let the user down. Truely a kitchen knife the material of legends.