13.5″ Carbon Steel Kiritsuke Chef Knife – Copper Lines & Rosewood

13.5″ Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Kiritsuke Chef Knife

Bring traditional forging character and an expressive contemporary design to your kitchen with this 13.5-inch Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Kiritsuke Chef Knife. Its elongated blade combines a dark carbon-steel surface with flowing copper lines, while the faceted rosewood handle provides a warm and natural finishing touch.

The blade’s copper pattern moves from the heel toward the pointed tip in bold, irregular formations. These warm lines contrast with the dark carbon steel and give the knife a distinctive appearance. Natural variations in the forged blade pattern mean that each knife can display its own individual arrangement of copper details.

Straight-Edged Kiritsuke Profile

The elongated blade features a relatively straight cutting edge and a defined Kiritsuke-style point. This profile is particularly well suited to controlled push cutting, straight downward cuts, and smooth slicing movements.

It can be used for preparing vegetables, dicing onions, mincing herbs, slicing meat, portioning boneless proteins, and handling other everyday culinary ingredients. The long edge supports clean drawing cuts, while the pointed tip assists with accurate detail work.

Its broad blade face provides useful clearance above the cutting board and can help move prepared ingredients into a bowl or pan. Use the spine rather than the sharpened edge when transferring ingredients to help preserve the cutting edge.

Faceted Rosewood Handle

The handle is crafted from rosewood with visible natural grain and warm reddish-brown tones. Its long, faceted construction provides clear grip reference points that can help the user maintain blade alignment during food preparation.

A dark wood ferrule forms the transition between the blade and rosewood handle. A contrasting decorative spacer adds a refined detail between the two wood sections. Since rosewood is a natural material, variations in grain, shade, and markings should be expected.

Key Features

• 13.5-inch overall length
• Hand-forged carbon-steel blade
• Distinctive flowing copper-line pattern
• Straight-edged Kiritsuke-style profile
• Defined pointed tip for controlled preparation
• Faceted natural rosewood handle
• Dark wood ferrule with decorative spacer
• Suitable for slicing, push cutting, chopping, and mincing

Product Specifications

Care Instructions

Carbon steel requires careful maintenance. Wash the knife by hand with mild soap and warm water, then dry it immediately. Never place it in a dishwasher or leave it soaking. Apply food-safe mineral oil to the blade and rosewood handle when required.

Copper and carbon steel can naturally develop a patina. Use a wood or food-safe composite cutting board and avoid glass, ceramic, stone, or metal surfaces. Do not use the knife on bones or frozen food.

Explore more artisan culinary blades in our Kitchen Knives collection
or Copper Damascus Chef Knives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the knife’s overall length?

The knife measures 13.5 inches overall.

What is the blade made from?

It is made from carbon steel with decorative copper lines.

Is the blade hand forged?

Yes. The carbon-steel blade is hand forged.

What style is the blade?

It has a straight-edged Kiritsuke-style culinary profile.

What is the handle made from?

The handle is made from natural rosewood.

What can this knife be used for?

It is suitable for slicing, push cutting, chopping, and mincing.

Will every copper pattern look identical?

No. Natural forged-pattern variations make each blade distinctive.

Will the rosewood grain vary?

Yes. Natural wood grain and color variations should be expected.

Is this knife dishwasher safe?

No. Wash it by hand and dry it immediately.

Does carbon steel require oiling?

Yes. Food-safe mineral oil can help protect it during storage.