Yoshihiro JOUSAKU Kiritsuke Knife – Yasuki White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2) Hongasumi Finish Japanese Single-Bevel Chef’s Knife
This Yoshihiro JOUSAKU Kiritsuke Knife is crafted from Yasuki White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2), a high-purity Japanese carbon steel widely used in professional kitchen knives. It is known for its exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening, allowing precise edge refinement for traditional Japanese cutting techniques.
White Steel #2 is highly valued for its fine grain structure and ability to achieve extremely sharp edges, making it ideal for chefs who require precision and clean cutting performance.
The Kiritsuke is a traditional Japanese knife that combines elements of both Yanagiba and Usuba, often used as a multi-purpose blade in professional kitchens. It is commonly associated with the Kanto (Eastern Japan) style and features a straight edge profile that allows for clean, precise slicing and decorative cutting.
It is a right-handed single-bevel knife designed for professional use. The handle is made from Magnolia wood with a Buffalo horn bolster, providing durability and a stable, traditional Japanese balance.
Compared to Blue Steel, White Steel offers superior sharpness potential and easier sharpening, making it preferred by chefs who prioritize precision and clean cutting performance.
Main photo image show 240 mm's.
| Brand | Goh Umanosuke Yoshihio 郷右馬允義弘 |
| Blade Type | Kiritsuke Knife /Single bevel for Right Handed |
| Blade Material | Yasuki White Steel #2 |
| Series | JOUSAKU 上作 |
| Blade Length |
240 mm/9.4" |
| Handle | Octagonal Magnolia Wood |
| Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary, due to natural products. |
| *Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin, originally stamped by Yoshihiro |
*Definition of Blade Length :the Length from top edge of the blade(tip) to Root of the steel(Machi),not top edge of the blade(tip) to the end(Ago).
** This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust.
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