Yu Kurosaki R2 Shizuku Gyutou 180mm
Yu Kurosaki R2 Shizuku Gyutou 180mm

Yu Kurosaki

Yu Kurosaki R2 Shizuku Gyutou 180mm

$270.00
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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.

About this shape

Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’.

Handle material

Rosewood
Blade length 180mm  (7.1")
Thickness at spine  3.3 mm
Blade Height
 44 mm
Hardness (Rockwell scale) 62-63

Bevel / Edge
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

Rosewood
Blade length 180mm  (7.1")
Thickness at spine  3.3 mm
Blade Height
 44 mm
Hardness (Rockwell scale) 62-63

Bevel / Edge
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