Sea Creature Series 21cm / 8.25" Kiritsuke Chef Knife – 45-Layer AUS-10 Damascus, Resin Handle
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Sea Creature Series 21cm / 8.25" Kiritsuke Chef Knife – 45-Layer AUS-10 Damascus, Resin Handle
Everyday versatility with a sharper point of difference. The Sea Creature Series 21cm Kiritsuke Chef Knife combines the everyday capability of a chef knife with the distinctive pointed profile of a Kiritsuke. Designed for chopping, slicing, dicing and detailed preparation, it gives you a versatile kitchen blade with a little extra precision at the tip.
Featuring a 45-layer Damascus blade with an AUS-10 steel core, a hardness rating of 60±2 HRC and a colourful full-tang resin handle, this Japanese-style Kiritsuke chef knife brings together practical cutting performance and the unmistakable character of the Sea Creature Series.
Best For
- Everyday kitchen preparation — A versatile main knife for chopping, slicing, dicing and general cooking tasks.
- Vegetables & herbs — Prepare onions, carrots, capsicum, zucchini, leafy greens and fresh herbs.
- Boneless meat & poultry — Slice and portion suitable cuts of beef, pork and chicken.
- Detailed cutting — Use the pointed K-tip for smaller, more precise cuts.
- Longer slicing motions — The approximately 21cm blade provides useful cutting length for larger ingredients.
- Meal preparation — A practical choice for family dinners, entertaining and batch cooking.
- Cooks who prefer Japanese-style knives — Combines a distinctive Kiritsuke profile with all-purpose kitchen versatility.
Key Features & Specifications
- AUS-10 Steel Core — Japanese stainless knife steel designed for a fine cutting edge and good edge retention with proper care.
- 45-Layer Damascus Construction — Layered blade construction with a distinctive patterned finish.
- 206mm / Approx. 21cm Blade — Full-size cutting length for everyday kitchen preparation.
- Kiritsuke K-Tip — Distinctive angled tip designed for controlled, detailed cutting.
- 60±2 HRC — A hard blade designed to maintain a fine working edge.
- Blade Thickness — Approximately 2.1mm at the bolster, tapering to 0.95mm toward the tip.
- Blade Height — Approximately 5.5cm at the bolster.
- Sea Creature Resin Handle — Colourful resin construction with patterned inlay.
- Rounded-Rectangle Handle — Designed for comfortable, controlled handling.
- Full-Tang Construction — Blade steel extends through the handle.
- Handle Thickness — Approximately 22.5mm.
- Net Weight — Approximately 320g.
- White Leather Sheath — Included for blade protection during storage and transport.
- Black Gift Box — Supplied in a presentation box.
- Warranty — Limited lifetime warranty against eligible defects in materials and workmanship, subject to applicable terms.
Kiritsuke vs Chef Knife vs Santoku
Choosing between a Kiritsuke, chef knife and Santoku often comes down to preferred blade shape, cutting technique and the ingredients you prepare most frequently.
- Kiritsuke Chef Knife — Combines an all-purpose cutting edge with a distinctive pointed K-tip, making it useful for general preparation and detailed cutting.
- Traditional Chef Knife — A versatile kitchen knife typically featuring a more curved cutting edge for chopping, slicing, dicing and rocking-style cutting.
- Santoku Knife — Generally has a shorter, flatter blade profile and is commonly used for preparing vegetables, fish and boneless meat.
- Nakiri Knife — A vegetable-focused knife with a wide, relatively straight cutting edge designed primarily for chopping and slicing produce.
If you want one knife for most everyday preparation tasks but prefer the angular appearance and precision-oriented tip of a Kiritsuke, the Sea Creature Series offers a practical alternative to a conventional chef knife.
Care & Use
Proper care helps protect the Kiritsuke's fine cutting edge, pointed tip, Damascus finish and colourful resin handle.
- Hand wash after use — Clean carefully with warm water, mild detergent and a soft sponge.
- Dry thoroughly — Wipe the blade and handle dry immediately after washing.
- Use a suitable cutting board — Wooden or appropriate plastic boards are recommended over glass, stone or ceramic.
- Avoid bones & frozen food — The blade is designed for precision kitchen cutting rather than heavy-duty chopping.
- Protect the K-tip — Avoid prying, twisting or applying sideways pressure to the pointed tip.
- Sharpen when needed — Maintain the cutting edge using a suitable whetstone or professional sharpening service.
- Avoid dishwashers — Handwashing is recommended to protect the blade, handle and finish.
- Store with the sheath — Ensure the blade is completely dry before placing it inside the included white leather sheath.
Explore More Kitchen Knives
Looking for another knife to complement your everyday preparation? Explore the Sea Creature Series for more distinctive Damascus kitchen knives, or browse all kitchen knives at Chef Supply Co.
With its versatile 21cm Kiritsuke profile, AUS-10 Damascus construction and distinctive resin handle, the Sea Creature Series 21cm Kiritsuke Chef Knife brings everyday cutting performance and precision-focused design together in one practical kitchen knife.
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