{"product_id":"kiritsuke-test","title":"Kiritsuke - Aogami Super - KOK.2026.002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240mm blade · Double bevel · Aogami Super (Super Blue) carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something particularly satisfying about a large Kiritsuke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, precise and unmistakably Japanese, this one has become a favourite of ours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand forged in Japan from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial 240mm blade with a strong, purposeful profile. The long straight spine, pronounced Kiritsuke tip and generous blade height give it an unmistakable presence without losing the precision that makes the profile so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe forging and finish are a big part of its character. The dark, textured blade carries the marks and variation of the forging, giving it a depth that a highly polished finish simply can’t replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is equally striking — dark timber paired with a beautiful natural horn bolster. Simple, understated and very well suited to the character of the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there is the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super — one of our favourite carbon steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt takes an exceptionally keen edge, holds that edge extremely well and gives the kind of feedback under the hand that makes carbon steel so addictive to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a knife that can comfortably move between fine vegetable work, slicing and general prep, but what really appeals to us is the knife itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe proportions.\u003cbr\u003eThe forging.\u003cbr\u003eThe finish.\u003cbr\u003eThe handle.\u003cbr\u003eThe feel in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s simply a very good knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240mm · Aogami Super · Fukuoka, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240mm blade length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Kiritsuke profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super (Super Blue) carbon steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely sharp, responsive edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for both collection, home and professional use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CSKC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51608375722290,"sku":null,"price":955.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/3997\/7522\/files\/IMG_20260903_115247871_1536x2048_1534e711-b899-4399-b590-036165131384.jpg?v=1788430991","url":"https:\/\/sharpknifeco.net\/products\/kiritsuke-test","provider":"CSKC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}