How to Use A Kiritsuke - Japanese Kitchen Knife Skills

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @FerociousSniper
    @FerociousSniper 10 месяцев назад +10

    I just got a kiritsuke. Really excited to use it at work. Also, I used to have to medium dice 5 gallons of holy trinity once or twice a week, and that's exactly how I did my bell peppers, and my chef LOVED how nice my diced bell pepper were coming out.

  • @Mark_Nadams
    @Mark_Nadams 4 дня назад

    Obviously a western dual bevel sharpened cutting edge on your kiritsuke. I recently ordered one very similar made of VG-10 steel with a full tang and more western style handle, because my knife skills are good but not great. I can hardly wait to make use of my new knife. Thanks for the technique tips.
    A high end true Japanese kiritsuke has a single bevel cutting edge available in left and right hand versions. The blade should be pretty heavy and typically only used by someone with top notch knife skills like a head chef. In the right hands it can be used for almost everything from super thin sushi to primal cut butchery. It will be a few years before I might consider my knife skills worthy of a single bevel edge Japanese kiritsuke.

  • @abumpersticker
    @abumpersticker Год назад +2

    Such a great video. I came here to simply learn more about Kiritsuke knives and I walked away with a bunch of great, useful tips to better cut with any knife. I will probably use that onion technique till the day I die. Bravo!

  • @wyfyj
    @wyfyj Год назад +2

    Love this. Gotta remember, tool not jewel

  • @frostgarcia5257
    @frostgarcia5257 Год назад +2

    A kiritsuke is my go-to knife

    • @jamericanvirgo5944
      @jamericanvirgo5944 6 месяцев назад +1

      Likewise , it was my first Japanese knife and instantly became my preferred go to knife at home /work. Great Video!!

  • @FoxHound-ch1yy
    @FoxHound-ch1yy 9 месяцев назад

    Almost ready to buy myself one of these knives. so professional and sophisticated. I've heard too in restaurants in Japan by tradition it's ONLY the executive chef that has the Kiritsuke

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  9 месяцев назад +1

      Good question! We've heard this too, but our Japanese colleagues have confirmed this is a myth.

    • @randomdudeontheinternet9926
      @randomdudeontheinternet9926 Месяц назад +1

      A kiritsuke looks cool but a gyuto is a better choice I think. There is more of a curve at the top which allows more of a rocking motion and you’re less likely to shove the tip in the cutting board.

  • @stephanieprado2880
    @stephanieprado2880 Год назад +1

    Great tips, I thought there wasn't much more to learn about knife skills, turns out there is! Loved it

  • @jonny9884
    @jonny9884 8 месяцев назад

    Im looking at a modified Kiritsuke. 15 cm, slight curve to the edge, to use as my high-end Santoku. Thanks for the tips, reminders, and examples of cutting, slicing using one !

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths 11 месяцев назад

    I definitely need a nice Kiritsuke and Gyuzo quality set of Japanese knives.

  • @H4KnSL4K
    @H4KnSL4K Год назад +1

    BTW, great job with the background music

  • @TheFilletingfish
    @TheFilletingfish Год назад +2

    Beautiful blade. Would be ideal in a professional kitchen. Thanks for the video. Great cutting technique too

  • @theredbar-cross8515
    @theredbar-cross8515 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've used a gyuto and kiri a lot. The kiri is definitely the cooler looking of the two styles, but the fragility of that tip is a liability. The TINIEST ding against anything, even something soft, can take that tip off. A gyuto doesn't really have this problem.
    And there's really nothing that the kiri can do that the gyuto can't do at least 90% as well.

  • @gabrieldorthe9937
    @gabrieldorthe9937 Год назад +2

    “cook'em something great-tell'em to shut it”: now that's a very useful piece of advice! The whole video is great, thanks guys!

  • @saquibamjad189
    @saquibamjad189 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this demo!
    I just bought a Hasashi Yamamoto Kiritsuke SLD 210mm. I really love it but the place where I bought it (Dictum Germany) did not have a knife sheath for it, mainly as its width is more than the average Kiritsuke (53mm). Do you know where I can get a knife sheath? What material is best for keeping the longevity of the knife?

    • @joetaylor1089
      @joetaylor1089 2 месяца назад

      If you are wondering, most japanese knives tend to come with a wooden "sheath" (I believe it has a different name. A sword scabbard is called a saya and I believe it is the same for knives). You can find some pre-manufactured ones online that might work if you are diligent and check the dimensions. I saw one on Amazon and a Google search for your knife dimensions and "saya" at the end will probably get you something close. If it is a bit longer, it would probably be ok. Otherwise, I know there are a lot of ideas on the internet for more universal solutions. I hope this helps you.

  • @H4KnSL4K
    @H4KnSL4K Год назад

    Another great video, thanks!

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @H4KnSL4K
      @H4KnSL4K Год назад

      @@KnifewearKnives I enjoyed it while making a salad using a sweet bunka that I had obtained from Knifewear recently. 😜

  • @gaurlglmistrz
    @gaurlglmistrz 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this awesome video, I've learned so much! Sorry for bitchin but could see all the detail cause of the overblown highlights but apart from that it was a pleasure to watch!

  • @catadioptre
    @catadioptre 2 месяца назад

    Nice video, didn't know the fennel's root was edible. By the way, as your joint is good, I think my english is fluent (since i'm french).

  • @stever5620
    @stever5620 Год назад

    What is the cutting board you are using, please?
    That thing is awesome!
    Love the knife too. LOL

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад

      It's an amazing board! It's this guy:
      knifewear.com/products/larch-wood-end-grain-cutting-board
      This is the knife:
      knifewear.com/products/masashi-sld-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm

  • @mattiereid77
    @mattiereid77 23 дня назад

    I expect peeled onions too. thank you pimp D

  • @furialiam
    @furialiam Год назад

    Great videos. Thanks))

  • @eronavbj
    @eronavbj 4 месяца назад

    When I remove the seeds from a cucumber, I half it lengthwise then scrape out the seed portion with a teaspoon. It’s quicker, cleaner, and FAR safer.

  • @nathanarnould256
    @nathanarnould256 9 месяцев назад

    Hey, great great video !
    Love the knife and the explanation. Something bugs me tho, you said in the video description that it is a 210mm however on the website it looks like a 240mm because of the handle color. are you aware of a possible change of color of the handle for the 210mm ?
    Thanks in advance !

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  9 месяцев назад

      Hey, my bad, that Masashi is absolutely a 240mm!

  • @AlbertaBoy247
    @AlbertaBoy247 Год назад +1

    This was great, thank you! I was kind of intimidated by the idea of a kiritsuki knife, hearing that even in professional
    Japanese kitchens, only the top chefs are allowed to use them…. I have been struggling for a month now, trying to decide which knives to go with as it is time to replace our “arsenal” for two busy home cooks.
    One thing I got a kick out of was your explanation of using the root of the onion to keep things together while you slice, while I swear you cut off the root and stem just seconds prior… ;)
    Anyway, great video. It inspired me to make a side dish of fennel tonight. Cheers!

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад +3

      Hey, glad you enjoyed it! We've heard that story about the kiritsuke being for top chefs. After confirming with a few experts, it turns out to be a myth!

  • @danielbottner7700
    @danielbottner7700 Год назад +1

    Your ability to communicate concepts to improve our cutting skills are outstanding. The benefits of this knife design are well explained.
    - I am interested in your thoughts on the value equations of various elements of knife blade & knife handle design elements.
    - Are there knife blade or handle design elements you find less than optimal, any areas of knife design where real improvements would be appreciated ?

  • @coldfoamer
    @coldfoamer Год назад

    Hi there. What’s the difference between this knife and a bunka?

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад +1

      Hi! The short answer is length.The bunka likes to hang out around the 165-180mm area, whereas the Kiritsuke tends to start around 190-210mm and goes up from there.

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад

      Bunka is typically shorter and has a blade profile similar to that of a santoku.

  • @MrDavid1310
    @MrDavid1310 Год назад

    What brand and model is that knife?

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад +1

      That's a Masashi Shiroshu! knifewear.com/products/masashi-sld-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm

  • @johanntoday
    @johanntoday Год назад

    Where to get a cutting board like that ? It’s giant. I want.

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад +1

      Right here!
      knifewear.com/products/larch-wood-end-grain-cutting-board?variant=12315280516

    • @johanntoday
      @johanntoday Год назад

      @@KnifewearKnives thanks! It’s a great look

  • @SalVitroNY
    @SalVitroNY Год назад

    Mike is cool AF actually him & Naoto are my favorite at knifewear! Masashi Yamamoto is awesome too however not sure if I’d like this Shiroshu would have to hold it see in RL

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Once you pick one up they hard hard to put down.

  • @tonycrescitelli5511
    @tonycrescitelli5511 Год назад

    What the name of the knife your using?

  • @nunoaraujo3688
    @nunoaraujo3688 Год назад

    Does that knife good for cut meat?

  • @fourgedmushrooms5958
    @fourgedmushrooms5958 Год назад +1

    You need to cut with heel of the blade more

  • @Henry-y8d2s
    @Henry-y8d2s Год назад

    At 4:35 says not to scrape the knife blade across the cutting board.
    Then at 6:42 does what he said not to do.....Scrapes the blade OMG.
    Again at 17:23 scrapes the blade.
    Again at 18:16 scrapes the blade.
    There is a saying...."Practice what you preach".
    DO IT

  • @einundsiebenziger5488
    @einundsiebenziger5488 Год назад

    You use a kiritsuke just like any regular chef knife with the addition of showing it off with its supposedly bad-ass looking cut-tip-blade to your friends. Seriously, what exact purpose does the angular tip serve?

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  Год назад +1

      It looks awesome, that's it! Some folks find it more precise, but some blacksmiths started making it that way because doing a straight cut was easier than curving the tip.

  • @baolicious
    @baolicious Год назад

    This is more accurately called how to use a double beveled one.

  • @philliplamb6046
    @philliplamb6046 7 месяцев назад

    Not a kiritsuke. Show technique with traditional, single bevel kiritsuke.

  • @philliplamb6046
    @philliplamb6046 9 месяцев назад +17

    That is NOT a kiritsuke.

    • @earlycheese6083
      @earlycheese6083 9 месяцев назад +3

      I’d forbid calling a kiritsuke a double beveled knife 😂

    • @douglasborgaro6801
      @douglasborgaro6801 9 месяцев назад +1

      @earlycheese
      I guess. I’m not messing with single. I’m not worthy.

    • @gonzacesena
      @gonzacesena 5 месяцев назад

      what is it then?

    • @absidyabsidy2727
      @absidyabsidy2727 4 месяца назад +4

      @@gonzacesenait is a kiritsuke-style gyuto. A kiritsuke is a single beveled knife.

    • @barbarayhivjaneahl3198
      @barbarayhivjaneahl3198 3 месяца назад

      Why are we calling a bunkas kiritsukis? For clout?

  • @81Garret
    @81Garret Год назад +2

    The u is silent bro kiritske

  • @wasabi_san
    @wasabi_san Год назад

    you have so much knowledge about knives but you can't pronounce santoku and bunka.

    • @trevorw66
      @trevorw66 11 месяцев назад +2

      Or kiritsuke. The u is silent.

    • @jks3190
      @jks3190 11 месяцев назад +1

      I'm Japanese, but it's 95% correct so I'd say it's close enough.
      Unlike some people that say "Gyoto" and "Santuko" for some reason lol.

  • @perniciouspete4986
    @perniciouspete4986 3 месяца назад

    If you're going to call a Japanese knife by its proper name, you should at least pronounce it correctly.