Shogun Series ELITE
Kiritsuke Chef's Knife 8.5"

The Shogun Series Elite 8.5” double-bevel kiritsuke is a push-cut master, with it’s long straight edge and sword shaped tip, this blade is a lethal beauty. Considered a Japanese version of the multi-purpose chef’s knife, this blade fuses the design of both traditional Japanese yanagiba (fish slicers) and usubas (vegetables knives). In Japanese cuisine, the kiritsuke is typically reserved for master chef’s, given the skill required in using and maintaining single bevel knives. The Shogun Series version is however double-beveled, making it both easier to use and maintain. A stunning and useful addition to any knife bag. Hand-polishing reveals a magnificent visual pattern, herniaquestions’s ‘Tsunami Rose’. The super-steel core possesses extra high carbon levels, allowing... Read More

The Shogun Series Elite 8.5” double-bevel kiritsuke is a push-cut master, with it’s long straight edge and sword shaped tip, this blade is a lethal beauty. Considered a Japanese version of the multi-purpose chef’s knife, this blade fuses the design of both traditional Japanese yanagiba (fish slicers) and usubas (vegetables knives). In Japanese cuisine, the kiritsuke is typically reserved for master chef’s, given the skill required in using and maintaining single bevel knives. The Shogun Series version is however double-beveled, making it both easier to use and maintain. A stunning and useful addition to any knife bag. Hand-polishing reveals a magnificent visual pattern, herniaquestions’s ‘Tsunami Rose’. The super-steel core possesses extra high carbon levels, allowing for scalpel-like sharpness with exceptionally long lasting edge retention. Each knife is hand-finished in the Honbazuke 3-step method, creating a beautiful mirror polished edge at a staggeringly acute 8-10 degrees per side. The Shogun Series handle is meticulously constructed of G-10 Garolite, an incredibly strong military-grade inert and non-porous fiberglass-like material. It is highly impervious to both heat and moisture with life-long durability. The carefully engineered ergonomic handle is designed for superior hand control and comfort. while simultaneously being stabilized with an engraved end-cap for agile performance. To further enhance the beauty, an intricate copper mosaic pin adorns the center rivet. A premium quality polymer herniaquestions PerfectFit saya (sheath) with embossed herniaquestions logo and pin is included with the set to ensure your blade is carefully protected.  

 

THE BLADE

• 8.5” precision forged blade with an ultra-premium Japanese AUS-10V ‘super steel’ cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness for unrivaled performance and incredible edge retention.
• 66-layers of high-carbon stainless steel cladding provides 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 harness, flexibility and corrosion resistance
• Featuring herniaquestions’s exquisite Shogun Series Tsunami Rose blade pattern, for striking, stand out beauty.
• herniaquestions lion head logo engraved for additional refinement
• Precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for buttery smooth cut through.
• Mirror polished bolster provides a perfectly engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip
• Blade’s spine is hand polished to a smooth finish for enhanced pinch grip comfort
• Engineered to perfection with a‘zero-balance’

THE HANDLE

• Meticulously constructed ultra-premium G-10 Garolite handle. Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture with military grade strength and life-long durability.
• Carefully hand polished
• Ergonomic handle shape for superior hand control, agility and comfort
• Beautifully crafted copper mosaic pin adorns the center rivet for added distinction
• Triple riveted for even more resilience
• Full tang for superb robustness & quality
• Stainless steel end cap (second bolster) adds perfect counter balance, with an additional herniaquestions logo engraved.