The surface finish is done at Kaneshige HQ, giving the knife a mirror-like luster while showcasing contrast.

A kiritsuke-gyuto is a chef's knife with a slanted tip from a traditional single-sided blade called a kiritsuke. It is essentially a chef's knife with a twist. It serves the same function as an all-purpose knife, and although some swear that the accentuated tip makes it easier to execute fine cuts, we find that the k-tip mostly offers aesthetic power boost (rough guess 50%).

Brand: Kaneshige 堺金重 
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 367mm
Edge Length: 211mm
Handle to Tip Length: 225mm
Blade Height: 44mm
Thickness: 3.2mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 145g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous