1 / 7MITSUMOTO SAKARI Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife, 22 cm AUS-10 Damascus Steel
The MITSUMOTO SAKARI Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife is listed with a 22 cm AUS-10 Damascus steel blade, a wooden handle and forged construction. Its maker describes it for slicing and general kitchen preparation, with hand washing and careful drying required.
At a glance
- The listing describes hand-forged AUS-10 Damascus steel and a 1.8 mm blade.
- Maker-stated hardness is 60-62 HRC.
- Wooden handle and a plain cutting edge.
- Intended for preparing vegetables, fish, meat, fruit and sushi, according to the listing.
Reference price: $205.99
Price checked: 14 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A 22 cm blade offers length for slicing and larger food-preparation tasks.
- The stated use covers both vegetable preparation and slicing fish or meat.
- The listing specifies a plain edge and forged construction.
Cons
- Requires hand washing, prompt drying and dry storage rather than dishwasher cleaning.
- The maker advises against cutting bones or hard foods and against using the blade on hard surfaces.
Technical specifications
15 specifications| Brand | MITSUMOTO SAKARI |
|---|---|
| Model | Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife |
| Blade length | 22 Centimeters |
|---|---|
| Blade material | AUS-10 Damascus Steel |
| Blade material listing | Alloy Steel |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Construction | Forged |
| Blade thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Hardness | 60-62 HRC |
| Handle material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Colour | silver |
| Overall length | 36.8 Centimeters |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 0.43 Pounds |
| Size | 9 inches |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing gives both AUS-10 Damascus Steel and Alloy Steel as blade material descriptions, and lists 22 Centimeters, 9 inches and 36.8 Centimeters for blade length, size and overall length respectively. Confirm the exact blade and size details in the selected listing before purchase. The wood handle is described as shadowwood pomegranate in the feature text, while the general material field says Wood. The package highlights mention a wooden box, but the explicit included-components list does not, so box inclusion is unconfirmed.
What’s in the box
- User manual ×1Included
- Knife cleaning cloth (1)Included
- Knife oil (1)Included
- Professional chef knife (1)Included
- Tool maintenance instructions (1)Included
- Wooden boxCheck selected pack
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks seeking a long, plain-edge knife for varied slicing and chopping tasks.
- Buyers comfortable with hand washing, careful drying and maintaining a high-hardness knife.
Less suited to
- Anyone needing a dishwasher-safe knife or a blade intended for bones and hard foods.
- Buyers who need the wooden box confirmed as part of the package.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The available aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the highest star category, but a smaller low-star share means experiences are not uniformly positive. Ratings alone do not explain why customers responded as they did, so they cannot establish cutting performance, durability or the cause of dissatisfaction. Buyers should weigh them alongside the listed care requirements and limits on hard foods.
Frequently asked questions
Can this knife go in the dishwasher?
No. The listing says it is not dishwasher safe and recommends washing with water, drying it thoroughly and storing it in a dry, ventilated place.
What foods is the knife intended to handle?
The listing describes use for fruit, fish, meat, sushi and vegetables. It advises not to cut bones or hard foods.
Is a wooden box included?
The highlights mention a wooden box, but it is absent from the explicit included-components list. Treat its inclusion as unconfirmed and check the selected listing.
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