Yu Kurosaki R2 Shizuku Gyutou 180mm
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
- Use & Care
| Handle material |
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| Blade length | 180mm (7.1") |
| Thickness at spine | 3.3 mm |
| Blade Height |
44 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
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Double (50/50) |
| Weight | 4.4 ounces / 125 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
Specifications
| Handle material |
|
| Blade length | 180mm (7.1") |
| Thickness at spine | 3.3 mm |
| Blade Height |
44 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
|
|
Double (50/50) |
| Weight | 4.4 ounces / 125 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