Kiritsuke Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Layered Shirogami CN3217 27cm

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka manufactured this handmade kiritsuke knife. 11-layer Shirogami steel. Handle composed of smooth-surfaced, well-water-resistant Japanese magnolia wood. 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.