Kiridashi Craft Pocket Knife Japanese Steel Blade Wooden Handle with Sheath for Left-handed

I overlooked the fact that this Kiridashi was hollow ground on the tapered side of the single edged blade! It came sharp out of the box and I had it scary sharp in about 10 minutes of final finishing and stropping! The difference between Japanese quality and the Chinese junk which is on the market today is astounding There was a time when I thought little of Japanese tools until I bought a few and found out that they were, in fact, well made, well tempered, and made of quality high carbon steel and last many times longer, before needing immediate attention with re-sharpening and/or stropping than the Chinese copies.For the price, this kiridashi is one of the very best in my collection of daily used cutting tools in my leather shop today!

The media could not be loaded. I'd give this knife 6 stars, already ordered another with the plastic handle. I sharpened the blade closest to the handle that is not part of the sharpened blade, on the opposite side so I can use it when detail carving towards myself instead of having to grab another knife. (See video), yes this is the left handed version. It came very sharp from the seller, I've since sharpened it. It takes an edge very easily and also stays sharp even after a lot of carving wood. This is a steal for Japanese steel.

As others have noted, there are defects in the blade such as minor warping and uneven grind but what is important to know is steel quality. I can dealt with the defects by sharpening to even out the blade and it’s ok because of the price. You aren’t paying a lot for it so don’t gripe about it.

Great trim knives for leather. I have both left and right. They arrive very sharp and will hold an edge pretty well. Easy to sharpen as well. Overall I very happy with these knives. I use them as marking knives for woodworking also

I bought this knife to help shave extra wood off pencils that don't sharpen properly. It won't do that. It won't cut cardboard either. It just .. won't cut anything.

Heavy blade utility style once you get use to using its angle and grip works great professional Chef over 25 years I’d recommend it for a versatile new knife for the tool box

ok quality, but sadly for me it's a left handed tool.

Blade had small ding in blade. Probably shipping. Great knife