Fujiwara Kiridashi Hammered 21 mm Shirogami #2

The traditional Japanese-style Fujiwara Kiridashi knife has a blade length of 21 mm.

These knives have a long history of use in Japan, where they were used for wood carving and woodworking or as marking knives. Nevertheless, they are currently very popular among professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts, who find them to be practical accessories and use them as utility knives.

The history of making extremely handy Kiridashi knives in the small, family-brand Fujiwara goes back three generations. Their blades are forged from a steel called Shirogami #2. It is this steel that ensures good sharpness and exceptional ease of sharpening each knife.

Specifications:

• Type: Kiridashi knife
• Blade lenght: 21 mm
• Overall length: 205 mm
• Blade thickness: 2 mm
• Steel: Shirogami#2 carbon steel
• Grind: single bevel