The Kiridashi is the original Japanese utility knife. The Kiridashi is now used by practically everyone in Japan from children to master craftsmen. In many ways its the fixed blade equivalent of the western pocket knife. Its used for everything from whittling carving paring and nearly every conceivable cutting chore. Our Kiridashi folder offers a razor sharp classically shaped blade made from 4034SS stainless steel thats mated to a comfortable GrivEx grip that will never rot crack warp or mildew. To guard your fingers it comes with our TriAd Locking mechanism.