• Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke 240mm from Moritaka
  • Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke 240mm from Moritaka
  • Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke 240mm from Moritaka
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Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke 240mm

Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke 240mm

€229,00 EUR
€229,00 EUR
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TLDR ⓘ - Too long; didn't read - A quick summary that cuts to the chase.
A great line for those questing for a piece of handmade history. No two are the same, expect variation and visual imperfection. Wabi sabi backed up with nearly 750 years worth of experience.

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About the Shape - Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife and badass tip of a Kiritsuke (Traditionally a single bevel knife), double bevel Kiritsukes are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. If you want one knife to do it all, and look cooler than your buddy, this is your knife. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Kiritsuke which measures between 210mm and 240mm long.

About Moritaka Ishime -Moritaka Hamono was founded in 1293 and have been producing high quality blades for 31 generations. I think they know what they’re doing by now. Five generations ago the family made the switch to producing only Hocho (kitchen knives).The knives made by the Moritaka family have a real classiness and beauty. This series of knives are known for a thinness which translates to fantastic sharpness. This finish is known as Ishime, Rock Surface, and was not used on kitchen knives before this series. This series is exclusive to Knifewear.


Shape Kiritsuke
Also know as? You could also call it a depending on what part of Japan you are in.
Maintenance Level High
Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
Blade Length 240 mm |
Blade Height 48 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Weight 182 g
Steel Type Aogami #2 (Blue Carbon Steel) With Carbon Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 62 - 63
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Walnut Black Pakkawood Collar
Knife Line Moritaka Ishime
Made in Kumamoto, Japan

A NOTE ABOUT RUST  

Carbon steel is an awesome material to make knives out of. It’s easy to get sharp and stays sharp a very long time. But this comes with a trade-off; It will rust if you let it. To  avoid “bad” rust (orange rust) Wipe the knife dry with a dry cloth after use. Over time, the  blade will begin to protect itself with an oxide layer (grey to dark grey “good” rust),  this will slow the reaction time but not inhibit the rust entirely. Maintain the good  habit of drying off your knife.  

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe mineral oil or beeswax.  

• If you see orange rust, remove it. The scrubby side of a sponge can do the trick.  If it’s still not coming off try baking soda and water mixed into a paste or a product  called Barkeeper’s Friend.  

STORING  

• Protect the edge; for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or travel case. 

• A convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good-ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected. So can  drawer inserts. Whatever the method, keep the edge from touching anything else. 

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.mom/returns and follow the prompts. 

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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Overall rating: 4.942029 / 5 from 69 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke 240mm knife is praised for its fantastic finish, sharp edge, amazing feel, great blade, and gorgeous look. It is a high-quality, multi-purpose knife with a slight meat-cutting bias, ideal for both home and professional cooks.

Summary topics

  • Finish Quality: 11%
  • Edge Sharpness: 9%
  • Knife Feel: 9%
  • Blade Performance: 9%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 13%

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Review highlights

  • "A wonderfully sharp blade and a rustic yet elegant finish." — Daniel
  • "The knife is a little blade heavy so you may find it takes a little getting used to." — Michael D.
  • "It's an amazing knife with an amazing edge it's cuts beautifully and makes a great addition to my ever growing knife set" — Paddy T.

Reviews

Beautiful knife.

"This is my first handcrafted Japanese knife, I went into the Ottawa store knowing the look I wanted, its a work of art and a beautiful piece. Undecided whether I will be using this knife and future knives, leaning towards show pieces in the kitchen."

— Gideonie J. (5/5)

Sharp and functional art

"Beautiful knife and wicked sharp - I love looking at it as much as I love to use it. This is a very straight blade made for push cutting and not so much for rocking. It's a joy!"

— Alex B. (5/5)

Moritaka Ishime is the best knife experience

"After having purchased two Japanese knives from the knifewear, I really wanted to get a “badass” chef knife, so I waited until my birthday to get a Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke knife. Not only it looks super cool but when I came home and tried it to cut some onions, it was indeed a surreal experience. The advice and friendliness of the staffs when advising me how to take care of a blue carbon steel knife was also a top notch! I can’t wait for my next visit to knifewear!"

— matthew s. (5/5)

First Japanese Knife

"I absolutely love this knife. It is my first Japanese knife but it won’t be my last."

— james a. (5/5)

Moritaka Ishime

"Great balance smooth clean cuts, razor sharp, good feel in hand, love the traditional look, keep a smear of food grade mineral oil on blade and handle excellent Instrument"

— Rob G. (5/5)

Very nice knife

"I am a sushi chef in Las Vegas and have been using this knife for the last week and it has performed quite well. Very cool shape and the edge was sharp right out the box."

— Benjamin L. (5/5)

Sharp as F*#% !! It's

"Sharp as F*#% !! It's a work of art too. The 240mm length filled a gap I didn't know I was missing."

— Keith R. (5/5)

Beyond Scalpel Sharp

"As a very amateur home cook, I appreciate well made kitchen knives and my new Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke from Knifewear has certainly exceeded all my expectations. The balance and incredible sharpness of this knife right out of the box is absolutely staggering! If you are looking for a top drawer longer bladed knife that can do it all, look no further. The blade demands a little more care than one of stainless steel but WOW is it worth it! Thank you Knifewear for continuing to provide over the top products and service. This is my sixth knife (two were gifts for others) from you and rest assured it will not be my last."

— Chris C. (5/5)

Moritaka Ishime Kiritsuke 240mm

"I love this knife! I used this to cut pork belly recently. I love even more the customer service I have received from Knifewear. com! I love you all. Thank you!"

— Richard E. (5/5)

Wow

"Just wow i wanna buy the whole store Sometimes im just looking at my knife"

— Laurenz A. (5/5)

Q&A

Is it possible for it to oxidize on the section of the ishime finish?
The finish will oxidize, the kurouchi will take longer to oxidize but it will still happen if not dried fully.
Is this knife handmade?
Hi Greg, it absolutely is. If you watch this video we did with them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T8ovxgNQec - you can see them in action! - Ellie
Is this a knife you normally stock?
Absolutely! We do sell them very fast though, but we get more every couple of months - Ellie
Do you have a saya available for this knife?
Hi Nick, unfortunately, not at this time. We recommend a blade guard which you can find here for it: https://knifewear.mom/products/knifewear-blade-guard-250mm - Ellie
I'm left handed. D shaped handle will not work for me right? Also is the bevel 50/50 or is it set up for right handed users as well? Thanks.
Hi there! Allot of left handed people don't mind the d-shape, but we can of course pop it off and swap it around to be more left handed if you like for mp extra charge. The bevel is 50/50. If you'd like order one with the handle adjusted, just put it in the order notes and we'll take care of it!

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