Here for your consideration is an exceptionally fine Kiritsuke Chef Model . It strikes the balance between a medium/small knife like the EDk and a larger full size chef knife.

The Kiritsuke chef is one of four different size Kiritsuke I have created over the past many years. I was enamored with the three planes of the spine and designed a few different models, this being one of the all-time favorites for those seeking a great mid-size kitchen knife capable of almost everything a larger knife can do! These are popular due to the fact that they have a nice feel, with knuckle-clearance over the cutting board and a blade that can take care of business. All of the traditional detail-cuts in the culinary realm, easily achieved with this knife.

Overall Length of this knife is: 12.25”

The blade exhibits a cutting edge of 6 & 5/8” and is 6 & 7/8” tip to the front of the Handle.

Blade depth is 1.75” wide at the heel

This build is quite striking and is a new combination of materials utilizing a fine piece of Arizona Desert Ironwood, that features a Bolster-laminate of vintage G-7 and very close matching G-10 inlay and single silicon bronze pin.

The blade steel is 52100 carbon steel at a Rockwell of 59-60. The blade geometry is convex and very keen at the edge yet tough and able to hold up for generations of use. Comes with one of my trademark fabric saya and certificate and care instructions; all in a zippered pouch for safe travels and to keep the knife in if you so choose when not in use. Similar to the EDK, the Kiritsuke Chef often arrives at the stature of your “Go-To”kitchen knife.

So, if your looking for that cool mid-size kitchen knife, this one will fit the bill quite nicely and fit into your daily cooking practice in a comfortable and powerful way.