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product_id: 401242735
title: "MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8 inch Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Hand Forged 67 Layers 440C Damascus Steel Kitchen Knives, Professional Meat Sushi Chef's Knife (White Pomegranate Handle & Gift Box)"
brand: "mitsumoto sakari"
price: "$597"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Mitsumoto Sakari"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/401242735-mitsumoto-sakari-8-inch-japanese-kiritsuke-chef-knife-hand-forged
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Hand-forged with traditional Japanese craftsmanship 67-layer Damascus steel for razor-sharp precision 592 HRC hardness for unmatched durability MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8 inch Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Hand Forged 67 Layers 440C Damascus Steel Kitchen Knives, Professional Meat Sushi Chef's Knife (White Pomegranate Handle & Gift Box)

**Brand:** mitsumoto sakari
**Price:** $597
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice Like a Pro, Own the Moment

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8 inch Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Hand Forged 67 Layers 440C Damascus Steel Kitchen Knives, Professional Meat Sushi Chef's Knife (White Pomegranate Handle & Gift Box) by mitsumoto sakari
- **How much does it cost?** $597 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/401242735-mitsumoto-sakari-8-inch-japanese-kiritsuke-chef-knife-hand-forged)

## Best For

- mitsumoto sakari enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mitsumoto sakari brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gift-Ready Luxury:** Arrives in an elegant sandalwood case and gift box—ideal for impressing culinary enthusiasts or elevating your own kitchen arsenal.
- • **Masterful Damascus Steel:** Experience the power of 67 layers of 440C steel, delivering ultra-sharp, long-lasting edges that cut like silk.
- • **Ergonomic & Stylish Handle:** The unique white pomegranate shadowwood handle, designed with a Japanese manga artist, offers both comfort and a striking aesthetic that stands out in any kitchen.
- • **Precision Engineered Hardness:** With a 592 HRC rating, this knife stays sharper longer, perfect for professional and home chefs who demand excellence.
- • **Artisan Hand-Forged Craftsmanship:** Each blade is meticulously hand-hammered and forged using time-honored Japanese techniques, blending tradition with innovation.

## Overview

The MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8-inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife combines 67 layers of hand-forged 440C Damascus steel with a 592 HRC hardness rating, delivering exceptional sharpness and durability. Featuring a unique white pomegranate shadowwood handle designed in collaboration with a Japanese manga artist, this knife offers professional-grade performance and eye-catching style. Perfect for chefs who value precision, craftsmanship, and a touch of artistry in their kitchen tools.

## Description

Kiritsuke knives feature extremely high hardness (592 HRC) and a unique hand-hammered texture and pattern. Combining traditional hand-forging methods with advanced technology results in a hard 440C Damascus steel that creates a chef's knife of unmatched quality and sharpness. 2.3mm sharp blades make every cut smooth as silk.

Review: Very happy with my purchase and this knife! I know knives very well, I bought it for my wife for Mother's day, well that is what I told her hehehe. It is very light and EXTREMELY SHARP, everything you want in a knife. Just watch out for the finger guard, it is very sharp and can cut you if you do not pay attention.
Review: Really happy with this knife it only comes out on special occasions like salami making time or preparing some nice fish. Love it

## Features

- JAPANESE DAMASCUS CHEF KNIFE: Kiritsuke Knife is made of 7 layers 440C Damascus steel using traditional Japanese hand forging technology and vacuum deep cooling treatment for enhanced sharpness and durability
- DAZZLING KITCHEN KNIFE HANDLES: The Dazzling series of knife handles were designed in collaboration with a Japanese manga artist. Shadow wood incorporates unique patterns and colours flowing through the world of knife handles
- PROFESSIONAL JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE: Each Kiritsuke knife undergoes a meticulous machining and forging process to achieve the optimum level of hardness, toughness and sharpness. Unrivalled performance when mincing and cutting a wide range of ingredients
- MINDFUL CHEF'S KNIFE CHOICES: Japanese Damascus Knife has an ultra-sharp blade and optimum curvature (13°) to suit all chefs. With its exquisite sandalwood case and gorgeous finish, it is ideal for home and professional chefs for special occasions
- HIGH CARBON KNIVES IMPORTANT NOTES: MITSUMOTO SAKARI products have passed strict quality audits. If you encounter any problems when using your chef's knife, please provide us with suggestions. Our service team will give you a satisfactory solution

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B099WVR6JW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #141,736 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #422 in Chef's Knives |
| Brand | MITSUMOTO SAKARI |
| Color | Sky Feather Dazzle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (146) |
| Date First Available | 23 August 2021 |
| Item Weight | 178 g |
| Material | Shadowwood Pomegranate Handle |
| Product Dimensions | 33.02 x 4.95 x 2.54 cm; 178 g |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Plain
- **Blade material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** MITSUMOTO SAKARI
- **Colour:** Sky Feather Dazzle
- **Handle material:** White pomegranate wood

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***H on 13 May 2024*

Very happy with my purchase and this knife! I know knives very well, I bought it for my wife for Mother's day, well that is what I told her hehehe. It is very light and EXTREMELY SHARP, everything you want in a knife. Just watch out for the finger guard, it is very sharp and can cut you if you do not pay attention.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***I on 4 November 2025*

Really happy with this knife it only comes out on special occasions like salami making time or preparing some nice fish. Love it

### ⭐ Review
*by M***E on 18 July 2025*

Blunt right out of the box. Blade is not straight. Wood was chipped. This is a seriously inferior quality product for its price point compared to other knives I've used for less than half the price.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-17*