Ikeuchi kiridashi style carving knife with wooden handle and textured blade
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Ikeuchi Kiradashi Style Carving Knife

$49.00

Ikeuchi kiridashi-style Japanese carving knife for marking, trimming, paring and controlled bevel cuts. Currently most useful as a comparison page while stock is unavailable.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Ikeuchi kiridashi-style carving knife for marking and trimming

This Ikeuchi kiridashi-style carving knife is a compact Japanese edge tool for marking, trimming, paring and controlled bevel cuts. It suits woodworking, small craft work and careful utility cuts where a simple single-edge tool is useful.

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Specifications
  • Sizes stocked: 160mm
  • Steel stocked: Forged aogami blue no.2 carbon steel
  • Handles: Hardwood handle
Maintenance

Keep the carbon steel blade clean and dry. Apply camellia oil before storage and sharpen carefully to preserve the single-edge profile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kiridashi knife used for?

A kiridashi is a traditional Japanese utility knife used for marking wood, detail carving, scoring, and general workshop tasks.

Where is this kiridashi made?

It is hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan, by Ikeuchi Hamono, a workshop specialising in carving and marking knives.

What steel is used for the blade?

The blade is made from high-carbon steel, offering excellent sharpness and easy resharpening with a waterstone.

How do I maintain a kiridashi knife?

Sharpen with a whetstone, wipe clean after use, and apply a thin layer of oil to prevent rust. Store in a dry place.

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