Patrick Joseph – Kiritsuke Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-097)

Patrick Joseph – Kiritsuke Knife (SKU: PJHMKK-097)

A Signature Kiritsuke for Precision, Authority, and Artisan Craft
This Kiritsuke Knife by Patrick Joseph is crafted for chefs who demand presence, power, and control in one fluid form. Traditionally used by Japanese executive chefs, the Kiritsuke is a multi-functional slicing knife designed for vegetables, fish, and precision push cuts. Handmade in Ireland, this version features handforged high-carbon steel and a bold Irish Walnut and Ash handle — merging traditional reverence with modern craftsmanship and national identity.

Material Excellence, Tailored by Hand
Irish Walnut & Ash Handle – Harmonised Native Timbers with Natural Beauty
This Wa-style handle is formed from a fusion of Irish-grown walnut and ash — rich, dark tones paired with pale, open-grain timber. Each wood brings its own character and balance, joined together through precision fitting and hand polishing.
The contrasting timbers create a natural dialogue of tone and feel, echoing both tradition and modernity in every detail.

Red Spacer – Structural Reinforcement with Striking Visual Contrast
A red spacer between tang and timber offers increased strength and a bold design statement. It cleanly separates the paired timbers and ties the handle together visually while enhancing its overall structural integrity.

Handforged 15n20 and 1095 San Mai – Toughness, Edge, and Artistry
This blade is made using traditional San Mai construction, with a high-carbon 1095 core and outer cladding of 15n20 steel. It is forged by hand, not stock removed, bringing visible signs of labour and craft to the surface. The result is a razor-sharp cutting edge housed in tough, resilient steel, made to endure demanding use while displaying striking pattern variation and forged character.

Key Attributes of 15n20 x 1095 San Mai Steel:
• High-carbon cutting core for unmatched sharpness
• San Mai construction for balance and flexibility
• Handforged texture and visible grain – no two alike
• Excellent edge retention and re-sharpenability
• Forged steel – made with intent and tradition

Built by Hand in Ireland
Every Patrick Joseph knife is built by hand in Ireland, guided by a commitment to precision, discipline, and detail. The process is deliberate, the standards exacting — resulting in a Kiritsuke knife that performs flawlessly and endures through time.