K Tip (Kiritsuke) Custom knives are a versatile multi purpose chef's knife with an angled tip that makes the front sharper than a European design for more fine and detailed knifework. The enhanced aspect of the sharper tip essentially allows the knife to function as a Petty knife as well as a slicer, but also can make the tip of the knife more fragile and prone to bending in unskilled hands. K Tip (Kiritsuke) Western Handle Knives have all the benefits of the custom with a slightly higher blade profile allowing us to provide a stronger tip for maximum durability as well as a handle that many of us are more familiar with. The stronger tip and thicker handle make this a great one-size-fits-all option for starting your kitchen collection.