• Tojiro Atelier 210mm Kiritsuke Japanese chef knife with 66-layer damascus steel blade
  • Close-up of hand-forged 66-layer damascus pattern and k-tip edge on Tojiro Atelier Kiritsuke
  • A close-up of a tojiro atelier kitchen knife with a dark patterned Damascus-style blade and a smooth gray handle, set against a plain light beige background.
  • Tojiro Atelier with custom oak wood octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule
  • Top-down view of Japanese Kiritsuke spine joinery and hand-polished finishing detail
  • A close-up of a Japanese kitchen knife showing its Damascus steel blade with black kanji characters engraved near the tip, and a light brown wooden handle, set against a plain off-white background.
  • A kitchen scene with a large chef's knife resting on a wooden cutting board next to raw meat, tomatoes, sliced bread on another board, and peppercorns. The knife has a patterned steel blade and a light wood handle.
  • Tojiro Atelier 210mm Kiritsuke alongside Japanese wood serving trays prepping food
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Japanese Artisanship & Blade Care

Every blade in our collection is hand-forged using traditional Japanese techniques. Minor natural variations in grain, hammered finishes (Tsuchime), and scale texture (Kurouchi) are authentic signatures of the blacksmith's craft. Hand-wash and dry immediately after use.

  • 100% Hand-Forged Authenticity: Directly imported from master artisan blacksmiths across Japan.
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Tojiro Atelier 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto — VG10 Damascus

Tojiro Atelier 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto — VG10 Damascus

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Hand-forged by Master Blacksmith Tomoo Matsumura at the Tojiro Atelier in Niigata, Japan, this 210mm Kiritsuke is a refined synthesis of traditional sword-making heritage and modern metallurgical precision.

The Kiritsuke is revered as a symbol of culinary mastery in professional Japanese kitchens. Featuring a distinct k-tip (kiritsuke-ba) profile, it offers exceptional versatility—delivering flat-edge push cuts, precise tip work, and clean slicing across protein and produce.

Blade & Craftsmanship

  • Core Steel: Premium VG10 stainless steel hardened to 60-61 HRC, providing high-performance edge retention with effortless maintenance.

  • Cladding: 66 layers of nickel damascus steel, meticulously forged to produce a unique, undulating ripple pattern on each individual blade.

  • Master Craftsman: Entirely hand-hammered and hand-finished by Master Tomoo Matsumura, ensuring unique heirloom character and exceptional balance.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 210mm (8.3 in)

  • Construction: 67-layer Nickel Damascus (San Mai)

  • Core Steel: VG10 Stainless

  • Hardness: 60–61 HRC

  • Origin: Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

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