Kiritsuke ( きりつけ) Japanese Damascus Steel Chefs Knife With Ebony Octagonal HandleKiritsuke ( ) Japanese Damascus Steel Chefs Knife With Ebony Octagonal Handle This is a versatile and traditional Japanese Kiritsuke blade that combines the functionality of a Yanagi (fish slicer) and an Usuba (vegetable, meat knife). The multi purpose knife is perfect for the chef who is looking for a lightweight and durable tool to perform a variety of cutting tasks. Features of the Kiritsuke Damascus Steel Knife include: Versatile design, can be