Yu Kurosaki is a talented young blacksmith working out of Takefu, Japan. He is known for forging exceptional knives with excellent fit and finish in a variety of steels and finishes.
This line is forged out of R2 / SG2, which is well known for its outstanding edge retention. Kurosaki-san hammers each of these knives with a unique ‘shizuku’ or teardrop pattern and finishes with a beautiful octagonal rosewood handle. This knife is stainless clad and requires little or no maintenance.
Specifications
Handle material | Rosewood |
Blade length | 150mm (5.9″) |
Thickness at spine | 2.5 mm |
Blade Height | 31 mm |
Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
Weight | 2.6 ounces / 74 grams |
Use & Care
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives