Uses of a KiridashiOpening boxes - they have great control at the tip compared to most knivesScoring leather or wood- lots more power at the tip and edge than most knivescutting cordgraftingseam rippinggeneral cuttinggardeningsplinter removalcutting zip tiesself defensesurvival tool - even make feather sticksgreat for a tactical vest or belt - compact and toughchiseling/planing woodde-burrin. . . Continue