Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 gyuto 240mm

The Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 Gyuto is a handcrafted knife by the acclaimed blacksmith Yu Kurosaki. It features a core of SG2 steel known for its exceptional edge retention and resistance to rust. The knife is distinguished by its tsuchime finish, showcasing Kurosaki's signature hammered texture that contributes to both the blade's aesthetic appeal. 

The gyuto, often referred to as a Japanese chef's knife, is designed for versatility in the kitchen, adept at performing a wide range of tasks from slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits and vegetables to cutting meat.

❖ Yu Kurosaki, a master blacksmith from Echizen, Japan, is renowned for his handmade Japanese knives. Earning the esteemed title of "master blacksmith" at a young age, he honed his skills at Kanehiro Hamono for 12 years before opening his own workshop in 2014. Kurosaki-san's knives, like the Senko series, feature innovative and captivating blade finishes, resulting from a fusion of modern metallurgy and traditional forging. These stunning, exceptionally sharp knives reflect his dedication and mastery in knifemaking.

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Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Origin: Echizen, Japan

Knife type: gyuto
Series: Senko
Core steel: SG2
Steel type: stainless steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 406mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 246mm
Blade height at the heel: 57.1mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 2.0mm
at the heel: 1.9mm
midway: 1.8mm
1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 179g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal rosewood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.

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