{"product_id":"damascus-kiritsuke-chef-knife-raindrop-olive-wood-full-tang","title":"Hand-Forged Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Japanese Steel with Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jwsteelcrafts-collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJW SteelCrafts Handmade Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e – Full Tang Japanese Kitchen Knife with Raindrop Pattern and Olive Wood Handle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis handmade Damascus Kiritsuke chef knife gives precise and controlled cuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered steel blade is strong and sharp. Its Kiritsuke shape has a straight edge and angled tip, perfect for push cutting, slicing, and detailed prep. The raindrop Damascus pattern forms naturally during forging, creating a durable blade with consistent edge performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efull tang\u003c\/strong\u003e runs through the handle, giving strength and balance. The \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a secure grip and natural moisture resistance. The \u003cstrong\u003esteel bolster\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforces the handle and shifts balance forward, giving better control during long prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kiritsuke knife is versatile. It handles vegetables, meat, and precision slicing tasks accurately. Many chefs use it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/custom-handmade-damascus-steel-petty-knife-kitchen-knife-perfect-gift-dk-0228\"\u003eDamascus petty knife\u003c\/a\u003e for detailed work. It can also be paired with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/custom-handmade-damascus-steel-chef-knives-set-mb-0085\"\u003ehandmade Damascus kitchen knife set\u003c\/a\u003e for full kitchen prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnife Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged raindrop Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke chef knife profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolster Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meat, vegetables, herbs, and precision slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e JW SteelCrafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Damascus blade shows a unique \u003cstrong\u003eraindrop pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e from forging. This knife is strong, reliable, and balanced for daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31297985937468,"sku":null,"price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/wooden-handle-damascus-slicing-knife.jpg?v=1780327672","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/damascus-kiritsuke-chef-knife-raindrop-olive-wood-full-tang","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}