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13" Raindrop Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife — 8" Blade with Olive Wood & Rosewood Handle
JW SteelCrafts · Updated August 2026
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Why it earned a place
The eight-inch cutting edge combines a pointed kiritsuke profile with a substantial decorative steel pattern and a shaped hardwood handle for controlled daily prep.
- Best for
- Long slicing strokes, vegetable prep, portioning proteins, and cooks comfortable with a pointed chef-knife profile
- Material / format
- 8-inch kiritsuke-profile blade · Patterned steel · Olive wood and rosewood handle
- Know before buying
- Confirm the maker’s core steel, grind, hardness, and care instructions; the long point rewards deliberate technique
Price · USD · One size$113.00
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Selection notes
A long kiritsuke profile for precise slicing and prep.
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