Makoto Kurosaki SG2 Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
- Description
- Specifications
- Use & Care
Makoto Kurosaki is an exceptionally talented blacksmith working in Takefu Knife Village. His eponymous line of lasers features ultra-thin, hammer-forged blades made of SG2 powdered steel, known for excellent edge retention and stain resistance. Crafted in the san mai style where a softer metal is clad to the harder core for ease of sharpening.
Handles and bolsters are crafted from beautiful sakura wood.
| Handle material | Sakura (Cherry) |
| Blade length | 210mm (8.2") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.7 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 1.6 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
| Weight | 4.5 oz / 128 grams |
- 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
Description
Makoto Kurosaki is an exceptionally talented blacksmith working in Takefu Knife Village. His eponymous line of lasers features ultra-thin, hammer-forged blades made of SG2 powdered steel, known for excellent edge retention and stain resistance. Crafted in the san mai style where a softer metal is clad to the harder core for ease of sharpening.
Handles and bolsters are crafted from beautiful sakura wood.
Specifications
| Handle material | Sakura (Cherry) |
| Blade length | 210mm (8.2") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.7 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 1.6 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
| Weight | 4.5 oz / 128 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