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product_id: 390926449
title: "KAKURI Kiridashi Knife 18mm, Left-Handed Woodworking Marking Knife"
brand: "kakuri"
price: "$58.45"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
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# hand-hammered tsuchime finish 18mm razor-sharp single bevel blade one-piece forged steel handle KAKURI Kiridashi Knife 18mm, Left-Handed Woodworking Marking Knife

**Brand:** kakuri
**Price:** $58.45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Sharpen your craft with the lefty’s legendary edge — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KAKURI Kiridashi Knife 18mm, Left-Handed Woodworking Marking Knife by kakuri
- **How much does it cost?** $58.45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kakuri enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kakuri brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Master Tool:** Perfect for woodworking, leatherwork, bamboo craft, bookbinding, and more — the ultimate mark of a true maker.
- • **Artisan Hammered Elegance:** Each knife sports a unique tsuchime pattern, blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern utility.
- • **Unbreakable One-Piece Design:** Seamless steel handle and blade fusion delivers unmatched durability and a solid, balanced grip.
- • **Exquisite Hand-Forged Sharpness:** Expertly laminated Japanese steel blade, razor-sharp out of the box and easy to maintain for lifelong precision.
- • **Precision-Crafted Lefty’s Edge:** Single-bevel 18mm blade tailored for left-handed pros, ensuring flawless scribing and carving every time.

## Overview

The KAKURI Kiridashi Knife 18mm is a premium left-handed woodworking marking knife, featuring a hand-forged laminated Japanese high carbon steel blade with a single bevel for precision cutting. Its one-piece steel construction ensures durability, while the hand-hammered tsuchime finish adds a unique artisan touch. Ready to use out of the box, this versatile tool excels in scribing, carving, leatherwork, and more, making it a must-have for discerning craftsmen.

## Description

Buy KAKURI Kiridashi Knife 18mm, Left-Handed Woodworking Marking Knife | Japanese Craft Knife for Scribing, Carving, Whittling, Leather Cutting - Hand-Forged Single-Bevel Blade, Made in Japan: Utility Knives - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Amazingly Sharp - The hollow ground blades have now been used on 100 year old mahogany, black limba, white oak, hard maple, and now ash. While it took me a while to get used to left hand and right hand blades, the thing that really makes the design superior is "bevel up" vs "bevel down" use. Single bevel blades are a game changer. As far as the materials... FLAWLESS. As far as the Craftsmanship... FLAWLESS. Excalibur meets Katana under a Lightsaber moon. I like it!
Review: Exactly what it needs to be - It's big, solid and heavy. By that I mean it's a solid piece of metal that shouldn't break, bend, twist or snap, if you use it as intended. Single bevel, so perfect edge for lefties. The blade I have is not 100% straight/flat. If you look down the edge, you can see a slight bump in the middle. Doesn't affect the sharpness, and isn't big enough to cause the tool to wander or cut un-evenly. But it is there. It was obviously hand-sharpened, and they rounded the tip off a bit so it's not like a razor point. Very thin and flat, could be difficult to pick up off a work-table. The plastic tip protector is nice, and I'm sure to use it since it's so sharp. After I wear down the edge, I'll probably trim the metal back a bit to make a perfectly straight cutting edge, and then sharpen it. I'm going to see how dangerous it is with a full point. Overall, great tool for lefties

## Features

- [LEFT-HANDED KIRIDASHI KNIFE] A versatile traditional Japanese craft knife for woodworking, marking, scribing, carving, whittling, bamboo craft, leatherwork, bookbinding, paper trimming, and precision cutting.
- [RAZOR-SHARP JAPANESE STEEL] Hand-forged laminated blade combines hard Japanese steel with soft iron for excellent sharpness and easy sharpening. Expert-sharpened and ready to use out of the box. The hollow-ground back improves flatness and precision.
- [HAND-HAMMERED FINISH] Each knife is individually hand-hammered by a skilled craftsman, creating a distinctive tsuchime pattern that gives every tool a unique, traditional Japanese appearance.
- [ONE-PIECE HANDLE] The blade and handle are formed from a single piece of steel for a solid, durable feel with no loose parts.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Made in Japan / Blade Material: Japanese high carbon steel and soft iron / Size: 7.3"×0.7"×0.1" / Blade Width: 0.7" (18 mm) / Cutting Edge Length: 1.9" / Hand Orientation: Left / Bevel: Single

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09MVQYKWR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #154,877 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #598 in Utility Knives |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Brand | KAKURI |
| Brand Name | KAKURI |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 53 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Japanese high carbon steel |
| Handle Type | Non-Retractable |
| Item Length | 7.3 inches |
| Manufacturer | KAKURI |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 40886 |
| Material | Japanese high carbon steel |
| Material Type | Japanese high carbon steel |
| Model Number | 40886 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** KAKURI
- **Color:** Silver
- **Handle Material:** Japanese high carbon steel
- **Handle Type:** Non-Retractable
- **Item Length:** 7.3 inches
- **Manufacturer:** KAKURI
- **Material:** Japanese high carbon steel
- **Number of Packs:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazingly Sharp
*by K***E on February 23, 2026*

The hollow ground blades have now been used on 100 year old mahogany, black limba, white oak, hard maple, and now ash. While it took me a while to get used to left hand and right hand blades, the thing that really makes the design superior is "bevel up" vs "bevel down" use. Single bevel blades are a game changer. As far as the materials... FLAWLESS. As far as the Craftsmanship... FLAWLESS. Excalibur meets Katana under a Lightsaber moon. I like it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what it needs to be
*by S***E on May 23, 2025*

It's big, solid and heavy. By that I mean it's a solid piece of metal that shouldn't break, bend, twist or snap, if you use it as intended. Single bevel, so perfect edge for lefties. The blade I have is not 100% straight/flat. If you look down the edge, you can see a slight bump in the middle. Doesn't affect the sharpness, and isn't big enough to cause the tool to wander or cut un-evenly. But it is there. It was obviously hand-sharpened, and they rounded the tip off a bit so it's not like a razor point. Very thin and flat, could be difficult to pick up off a work-table. The plastic tip protector is nice, and I'm sure to use it since it's so sharp. After I wear down the edge, I'll probably trim the metal back a bit to make a perfectly straight cutting edge, and then sharpen it. I'm going to see how dangerous it is with a full point. Overall, great tool for lefties

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid piece & would buy again as gifts
*by J***N on November 29, 2022*

Summary: One great solid piece throughout. Material, might be carbon steel folded 2/3x. Came exceptionally well sharpened and still sharp after a little less than 4 months of moderate use. It’s a great gift for yourself or someone else who is a carpenter/woodworker Detailed Review: I have had this piece for a little less than four months while giving it moderate use. It maintains its sharpness, but that all really depends your utilization with it and the materials you’re scribing or doing your work onto. I think this piece might be a carbon steel that has been folded 2x or 3x. Which has done me well in the past and from what I’ve learned with more experienced carpenters. My main usage of the kiridashi is so that I can scribe onto the wood with a combination & speed square so that I can practice using the Japanese pull saw. Without the kiridashi, my saw technique is not great yet to keep a straight cut with the saw. Im sure master carpenters/woodworkers would enjoy this piece and use it in more ways it was intended for other than how I’m currently using it. So, it’s a great gift for yourself & others. 5/5

## Frequently Bought Together

- KAKURI Kiridashi Knife Left Hand 18mm, Left Handed Utility Knife for Marking, Scribing, Carving, Whittling, Woodworking, Hand Forged Japanese Carbon Steel Blade with Hammered Pattern, Made in Japan
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*Last updated: 2026-08-22*