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Kiritsuke

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Kiritsuke
Length mm240–300
EdgeSingle
CareHard
Typical¥43,100

A kiritsuke is an advanced single-bevel Japanese knife that combines yanagiba and usuba uses, typically 240–300 mm.

Price guide

Typical price (median across shops): ¥43,100

Under ¥10,000
0/6
¥10,000–30,000
1/6
¥30,000–50,000
3/6
¥50,000+
2/6

Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Kiritsuke in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).

More details
Best for
Yanagiba + usuba in one (advanced)
Length
240–300 mm
Edge
Single bevel
Steel
Ask in store
Care
Hardguide
Price
From about $150 (HD)

Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.

Common questions

What is a kiritsuke?

A kiritsuke is an advanced single-bevel Japanese knife that combines yanagiba and usuba uses, typically 240–300 mm.

What size is a Kiritsuke?

Typically 240–300 mm.

Is a Kiritsuke single or double bevel?

Single bevel. Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.

How much does a Kiritsuke cost?

From about $150 (HD)

Where can I buy a Kiritsuke in Tokyo?

This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.

Sources
https://hamonodirect.com/knife-types/
Official online store prices, retrieved 2026-11-15: kama-asa.co.jp, tsubaya.co.jp, www.tomishin.jp, tokuzoknives.com, www.tukijimasamoto.co.jp, hitohira-japan.com

Updated: 2026-11-15

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