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Oni Craft Kiritsuke, 21 cm Japanese kitchen knife
AUS-10 · 21 cm

Kiritsuke

The master's blade · AUS-10 Japanese steel
90
Incl. VAT · free shipping
Delivered in 2-4 working days in the Netherlands, 6-10 elsewhere in Europe
  1. Razor-sharp out of the box
  2. Clean, elegant slices of fish and meat
  3. Made to last a lifetime, with a little care
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  • Built for lifeLook after it and it lasts a lifetime
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What makes it different

A blade traditionally reserved for masters.

In Japanese kitchens the Kiritsuke belongs to the head chef. Its pointed tip and long blade make it ideal for clean, elegant slices of fish, meat and vegetables.

What's in the box

  • The knife, sharpened and ready to use

Specifications
Blade length21 cm
SteelAUS-10 Japanese high-carbon steel
FinishHand-finished, one blade at a time

Why AUS-10? See how it compares with other knife steels →

Looking after it

A Japanese blade rewards ten seconds of care. Here is all it asks.

  • Hand wash, never the dishwasherDishwasher salt and heat dull the edge and attack high-carbon steel. Warm water, a little soap, done in ten seconds.
  • Dry it straight awayAUS-10 is stainless and resists rust well, but even stainless steel can spot when it is left wet on the draining board.
  • Use a wooden or plastic boardGlass, stone and steel boards ruin an edge faster than any amount of cutting.
  • Hone now and thenA few strokes on a honing rod keeps the edge straight. Sharpening itself is rarely needed in the first year.

Something wrong with your knife? Mail sales@onicraft.online — I answer myself.

Close-up of an Oni Craft blade in AUS-10 steel

Japanese AUS-10

  • Handmade and forged from AUS-10, a premium Japanese high-carbon steel.
  • Razor-sharp out of the box. Hard and durable, so it keeps that edge (typically 58–60 HRC).
  • San-mai blade: a high-carbon core in a stainless jacket. Sharp, strong and easy to care for.
The dark, hammered kurouchi finish of an Oni Craft knife

Kurouchi finish

  • The dark, textured blacksmith's finish, straight from the forge.
  • Finished by hand, one blade at a time.
  • The hammered pattern helps food slide off the blade.
The octagonal sandalwood handle of an Oni Craft knife

Wa handle

  • A traditional Japanese shape, proven over generations.
  • An octagonal sandalwood handle: secure and comfortable in the hand.
  • Balanced from blade to handle, and made to last a lifetime with a little care.

Questions people ask

Is it sharp when it arrives?

Yes. Every knife is sharpened and hand-finished before it is packed, so it cuts properly from the first time you use it.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

No. AUS-10 is high-carbon steel: dishwasher heat and salt dull the edge and can cause spotting. Hand wash and dry it — it takes seconds.

How long will it last?

A lifetime, if you look after it: hand wash it, dry it straight away and hone it now and then. Something wrong with the knife itself? Mail sales@onicraft.online and I will sort it out.

How long does delivery take?

Shipping is free, with track & trace. Most knives arrive in the Netherlands in 2-4 working days (elsewhere in Europe 6-10). Some take 11-22 days: the product page shows the delivery time for each knife.

Can I send it back?

Yes, within 14 days, as long as it's unused: as it came out of the box and in its packaging. Shipping & returns explains how it works.

Do you sell to shops?

Yes. There are wholesale prices and a catalogue for retailers — see the wholesale page.

How can I pay?

Pay securely with iDEAL, credit card and Klarna. You'll get a track & trace code as soon as your knife ships.

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