Product description:
A kiritsuke knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want a versatile knife for precise cuts in vegetables, fish and meat. The VOCUT kiritsuke knife with its 18.5 cm blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and an olive wood handle. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
If you enjoy cooking with care, you quickly notice the limits of a simple kitchen knife: it lacks the length for long, pulling cuts through fish, the flat edge for vegetables and a precise tip for fine work. The result: you keep switching knives or work with compromises. The kiritsuke tackles exactly that: it combines the flat edge of a nakiri with an angled, fine tip – the so-called K-tip – and brings several tasks together in one knife. In addition, the blade is polished in the final step. This step takes time and adds cost – which is exactly why many manufacturers skip it. For you, it means a carefully finished blade and a smoother cutting feel.
With the 18.5 cm edge you make long, pulling cuts through fish and meat, cut vegetables with the push cut (German) and use the tip for precise detail work – when plating, for example. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Kiritsuke” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is a kiritsuke knife?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel at 56–58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The edge is ground at a grinding angle of 15° – fine and precise. It is ground on both sides, so it suits right- and left-handers equally. The handle made of Italian olive wood is triple-riveted, feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With an overall length of 32 cm, a blade width of 4 cm and a weight of approx. 130 g, the knife stays easy to control.
VOCUT stands for knives with an honest origin and a personal standard. The brand is led by Orazio Vella from Solingen – shaped by the craft of his father, who worked as an “Ausmacher” (knife finisher) in Solingen’s cutlery industry. Every VOCUT knife is made entirely in Solingen. That is exactly what you get with this kiritsuke knife too: not an anonymous mass-produced item, but a well-thought-out tool with Solingen character. Read more about our origin and philosophy on the page Knives from Solingen (German).
Choose between the version with individual laser engraving and the classic version without engraving. With engraving, your kiritsuke knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: kiritsuke knife
- Blade length: 18.5 cm
- Overall length: 32 cm
- Handle length: 12 cm
- Blade width: 4 cm
- Weight: approx. 130 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: 56–58 HRC
- Grinding angle: 15°
- Grind: double-sided – for right- and left-handers
- Edge: plain, hand-sharpened and polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Rivets: triple-riveted
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Resharpening service: available for a fee
- Care: not dishwasher safe, please wash by hand and oil the wooden handle occasionally
Laser engraving information:
Please check your requested text carefully before ordering: We engrave exactly what you enter. The laser engraving is placed on the back of the knife. Its position is fixed and cannot be freely selected. Individually engraved products cannot be exchanged.
Care instructions:
Wash your knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry the blade and handle immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in washing-up water. Occasionally apply a little olive oil to the olive wood handle and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or cold. Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German) – it protects the edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Kiritsuke Knife 18.5 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives for your kitchen:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the nakiri 16 cm for lots of vegetables, the santoku 20 cm for versatile cutting tasks, the BBQ knife 22 cm for carving and serving and the nakiri 17 cm for vegetables. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Kiritsuke from Solingen – Japanese shape, Solingen craftsmanship
A kiritsuke knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for ambitious home cooks who work precisely and want to handle several tasks with one knife.
Whether as a kiritsuke, kiritsuke knife, Japanese multi-purpose knife or kiritsuke with olive wood handle – this knife is made for vegetables, fish, meat, herbs and sushi ingredients and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The olive wood handle offers a natural look, a warm feel and a comfortable grip.
With optional laser engraving, your kiritsuke knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
What is a kiritsuke knife?
A Japanese multi-purpose knife with an angled tip (“K-tip”). It combines the flat edge of a nakiri with the fine tip of a sashimi knife and is suitable for vegetables, fish and meat. More: What is a kiritsuke knife? (German)
Kiritsuke or chef’s knife – what is the difference?
The kiritsuke has a flatter edge and a distinctive angled tip – ideal for straight push cuts and precise detail work. A classic chef’s knife has a more curved edge and is designed more for the rocking cut. More: kiritsuke in the glossary (German)
Is the kiritsuke suitable for left-handers?
Yes. The VOCUT kiritsuke is ground on both sides, so it suits right- and left-handers equally. More: Which knife is suitable for left-handers? (German)
Can VOCUT resharpen this knife?
Yes. This knife is not forged – so VOCUT resharpens it in Solingen for a fee per knife. The free resharpening service only applies to forged VOCUT knives. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel. More: Knife sharpening service (German) and Which knives does the resharpening service cover? (German)
How do I care for the knife and the olive wood handle?
Wash the knife by hand, dry it immediately and occasionally treat the handle with a little olive oil. This keeps the wood supple and preserves its beautiful grain. The knife does not belong in the dishwasher.
Is this kiritsuke knife a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A kiritsuke knife from Solingen with an olive wood handle is a high-quality gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers. With the optional laser engraving – a name or a date, for example – it becomes a personal keepsake. Alternatively, choose the classic version without engraving. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this kiritsuke knife the right choice for?
For ambitious home cooks and anyone who enjoys cooking with care, works precisely and wants a special knife with a Japanese shape and Solingen origin.
