Kiritsuke Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka Shirogami CN-2216 24cm

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka's handmade, single-beveled kiritsuke knife. The 24-cm carbon steel blade with a Shirogami steel core. Made of natural pakkawood for the handle. Superior single-edged kitchen knives are the specialty of Hideo Kitaoka in Takefu, Fukui Province. Please take care when using your carbon knives. Such knives should not be cleaned with acidic liquids, put in the dishwasher, left in water, or used to chop acidic fruits like lemons. After cleaning your knife with a fresh dishtowel, you should hand-dry it. Apply mineral oil and rub. Apply a thin coating of mineral oil and let it to dry if you see any rust spots.