Kessaku KES23052 5.5-Inch Serrated Utility Knife

5.5-Inch Serrated Utility Knife

The Kessaku Samurai Series KES23052 is a professional kitchen knife built for precision cutting tasks. Its 5.5-inch blade is forged from high-carbon 7Cr17MoV stainless steel and nitrogen cooled for durability. The full tang construction runs through a mirror-polished Pakkawood handle that resists heat, cold and moisture. This design creates a well-balanced tool suited for daily food preparation.

Home cooks and professionals needing a versatile

This knife suits users who want a single, hand-sharpened utility tool for slicing bread, tomatoes and tough-skinned produce. The 16-degree edge angle and 58+ Rockwell hardness deliver lasting sharpness with reduced hand fatigue. Buyers who require a plain-edge blade for push cuts or a longer knife for carving large roasts should consider a different style.

Hand-sharpened 16-degree Honbazuke edge

The blade is sharpened using the traditional Honbazuke method to a 16-degree angle per side, creating a razor-sharp serrated profile that grips food surfaces cleanly. This specific geometry determines how the knife releases from each cut and how long the edge holds before re-sharpening. Hand washing and immediate drying are essential to maintain the high-carbon steel's corrosion resistance.