KESSAKU Utility Knife – 5.5 inch – Samurai Series – Razor Sharp Kitchen Knife – Forged 7Cr17MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel – Wood Handle with Blade Guard

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Kessaku is a family-owned NYC company committed to developing & crafting the best professional knives and cooking instruments. Working alongside our team of culinary artisans, forging from the finest materials, utilizing cutting-edge metallurgic technology, and the latest advancements in cutlery science, we’re truly devoted to the art of cooking. The results are the Crown Jewels of Knives & Cooking Instruments. Perfect for chefs. Perfect for ALL.

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Where are Kessaku knives made?

Kessaku knives utilize the highest quality premium steel available, sourced from Germany, Japan, and China, and are hand assembled and sharpened by master bladesmiths in our modern facilities within the city of Yangjiang.

Can I maximize the life of my knife?

With proper care, Kessaku knives can last a lifetime.

1. Handwash your knives with soap, dry with an absorbent cloth, and allow to air dry.

2. Honing your knife before each use maximizes the performance of the blade.

3. Regular use of whetstone sharpening will keep your knife in peak performance.

Welcome to the Cutting Edge of Knives. Welcome to the Kessaku family.

SAMURAI SERIES – Sleek. Gorgeous. Ferociously formidable with unparalleled craftsmanship. Designed by our master artisans, our Samurai Series Utility Knife features a perfectly balanced & ergonomic grip for amazing comfort & safety. The traditional utility knife has been redesigned with modern refinements to be sleek, fast, aerodynamic, and highly engineered for precision and maneuverability. Visually stylish & sure to draw the eye in any kitchen, this is one great-looking knife.
THE BLADE – Relentlessly sharp like a surgeon’s scalpel & made from our own specially formulated High Carbon 7CR17MOV Stainless Steel for enhanced corrosion resistance & non-stick properties. This Precision Forged blade is individually handcrafted & hand-sharpened using the traditional 3-stage Honbazuke method by our virtuoso technicians to 16° per side for clean, precise, cuts, amazing edge-retention, & it has a Rockwell Hardness of 58 for maximum strength, flexibility, & blade edge durability.
WONDROUS COMFORT – When you first grip the handle of this knife it will feel as if it was made for you specifically. Its Mirror-Polished Smooth Pakka Wood handle offers amazingly superior Full Tang strength (so the blade extends far into the handle for a lifetime of safe & precise use). Its seamless build ensures that no dirt or debris can ever infiltrate its pristine body, and is nearly impervious to heat, cold, and moisture.
CONSTRUCTED TO LAST FOREVER – This knife will be your culinary companion for life & comes with Kessaku’s 100% Lifetime Warranty. Because we work tirelessly to ensure you’re delivered true quality culinary masterpieces, all of our knives come with our Kessaku True Lifetime Warranty. Our very highest priority is that you are completely thrilled with our products & truly in love with our brand. Contact us with any issue or concerns & we will immediately do our absolute best to make it right.
MAKES AN AMAZING PRESENT – This exquisite knife will arrive in style, greeting you in our beautifully designed & elegant Magnetic Closure Gift Box, Custom Sheath & Polishing Cloth. Perfect for a Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, House Warming, etc. Give this to your favorite chef. The astonishing quality of this lovingly crafted, professional knife means you’ll be giving them a gift that they’ll have & use for eternity so they’ll always think of you!