{"product_id":"the-kireha-damascus-steel-cleaver","title":"The Kireha | 7-Inch Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Cleaver","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\" style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#2d2d2d;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA knife is a force amplifier. A good one multiplies the pressure of your hand into a clean, single-pass cut. A great one disappears entirely—becoming an extension of intent, not an object you wield. The Kireha Kiritsuke Cleaver belongs to the second category. Forged from 67 layers of Japanese VG-10 Damascus steel, it arrives sharper than most knives will ever be and stays that way through months of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiritsuke profile—a hybrid of the traditional Japanese usuba vegetable knife and the Western chef knife—is the shape of authority in a professional kitchen. Its flat belly provides full contact with the cutting board for push-cut precision on vegetables; its gently curved tip handles rock-chopping herbs and mincing garlic with equal fluency. At 7 inches with a 2.2mm spine tapering to 0.3mm at the edge, the Kireha balances the heft required for butternut squash and chicken joints against the finesse demanded by shallots and scallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 67-layer Damascus cladding is not cosmetic. Each layer alternates high-carbon and low-carbon steel, creating a microscopic serration along the cutting edge that functions like a self-sharpening mechanism—as the softer layers wear, the harder layers remain exposed, maintaining a toothy edge through hundreds of cuts. The G10 handle—a military-grade fiberglass composite—is contoured for a pinch grip, impervious to moisture, and balanced at the choil for zero-fatigue prep sessions. This is a tool built for the line cook who preps 40 pounds of mirepoix before the lunch rush, not the collector who keeps knives in a display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#888;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eSharpness is a state. Sharpness that endures is a material science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:25px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\" style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 67-layer VG-10 Damascus steel core, HRC 60±2 Rockwell hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Kiritsuke hybrid profile: flat belly for push cuts, curved tip for rock chopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 2.2mm spine tapering to 0.3mm edge—structural rigidity with surgical precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ G10 military-grade fiberglass composite handle, moisture-proof, contoured pinch grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Self-sharpening Damascus cladding maintains edge through extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Full-tang construction with triple-rivet handle attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Includes magnetic wooden sheath (paulownia) and microfiber care cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:25px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer VG-10 Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches (180mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.6 inches (320mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 inches (55mm) at heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2mm at heel, tapering to 0.3mm at tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 60 ±2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e G10 fiberglass composite, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 inches (130mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310g (10.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15° double-bevel (50\/50 symmetry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetic paulownia wood with embedded rare-earth magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged in Seki City, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:25px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kireha serves as a primary prep knife in three environments. In professional kitchens, it replaces the 8-inch chef knife for line cooks who prefer a flatter profile for vegetable-heavy prep—the kiritsuke shape reduces wrist fatigue by 30% compared to a curved-belly German profile when executing repetitive push cuts. In home kitchens, it functions as the daily driver for cooks who prepare East Asian cuisine: the tall blade height (55mm) provides knuckle clearance for julienning carrots and daikon, while the thin tip handles precision tasks like trimming silver skin from pork tenderloin. For culinary students and knife-skills enthusiasts, the Kireha teaches proper technique through its geometry—the flat belly penalizes rocking-cut habits and rewards the push-cut form that forms the foundation of Japanese knife work. The included paulownia sheath with magnetic closure makes it drawer-safe and travel-ready for staging opportunities or culinary competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:25px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this knife dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. VG-10 Damascus steel and G10 handles are not dishwasher compatible. Hand wash with mild soap and warm water, dry immediately. Dishwasher detergent and prolonged moisture exposure will damage both the Damascus pattern and the cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often does it need sharpening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: With daily home use, the Kireha holds its edge for 3-6 months before needing a whetstone touch-up. The self-sharpening Damascus cladding extends the interval between full sharpenings by approximately 40% compared to monosteel knives of equivalent hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this knife cut through bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No—the Kireha is a precision slicer, not a bone cleaver. The 15-degree edge and 2.2mm spine are optimized for vegetables, boneless proteins, and fine herb work. For bone-in tasks (chicken breakdown, ribs), use a dedicated heavy cleaver or a Western-style deba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between kiritsuke and gyuto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: A gyuto (Japanese chef knife) has a pronounced belly curve for rock-chopping. A kiritsuke has a flatter profile and a reverse-tanto tip—it rewards push-cut technique and punishes rocking. Professional chefs often prefer the kiritsuke for vegetable work and the gyuto for meat portioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the Damascus pattern fade over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The pattern is created by the alternating steel layers in the forge-welded billet—it is structural, not a surface treatment. It will remain visible for the life of the knife. Acidic foods (tomatoes, citrus) may slightly darken the contrast; this is a natural patina and does not affect performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:25px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S22151d4355c346378f38cac5fe8a0811R_80b5a046-117b-402f-9353-3b14e754c23d.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sb5a8ef91fc6d4fb9815ca0b12f06df5fA_15002583-6ec8-4720-9428-b96e55706846.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Saf13e13ebb4a4cf29ae796ec14fa1d66l_d8996f53-de02-4e5e-8029-63bd2ffe4940.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sccb80b00ddcc4d598ca324fc9c268facF_a2aff0bd-8397-4c5e-b05d-120af4ba7340.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S7297fa2a42924aeb875380d643b9399bb_e82571f3-1e63-4879-be88-8b64b44e0413.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sa7d3a47780944ef5a04e113f84775fd4T_d840ae74-fa68-4258-b73f-5f8ab35f933a.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S467d3cd1c1824a73aaadf7dfcf2ffdc9U_36d991b2-1f76-4667-b52a-70fe5bf25d34.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S93b02c68598c49e5811394566e2ac0f8o_864abd00-2936-4515-b001-c7dab08f31f1.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sa97b3b7b71954d6c96e32e68e7895e67v_2f6c45f2-643b-4cfe-b706-325615e29e8a.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S664641df31634a198fcf38b2b1c8cf4ba_eb2fb4ab-3aac-49c4-80c0-e4926869378f.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S3c274b3efda04f8e9be1835b30ea44353_392a27d6-6187-4eb1-b358-d318bf5e4520.webp?v=1784873234\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"Damascus Cleaver Knife\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"The Kireha | 7-Inch Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Cleaver\",\"description\":\"67-layer VG-10 Damascus steel kiritsuke cleaver, HRC 60, G10 handle. 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