Yu Kurosaki VG-XEOS kiritsuke sujihiki 270mm

Specifications

The Yu Kurosaki VG-XEOS Sujihiki 270mm is a long, thin double-bevel slicing knife from Echizen, Japan. Featuring a VG-XEOS stainless steel core with a migaki finish, this knife is designed for clean, precise cuts through proteins with minimal blade height for reduced friction. Its lightweight construction and ergonomic handle make it well-suited for both home cooks and professional chefs.

• Made in Echizen, Japan by blacksmith Yu Kurosaki
• Sujihiki: Long, thin double-bevel slicing knife for clean cuts through proteins, with minimal blade height for reduced friction
• 272mm (10.71") cutting edge length
• VG-XEOS stainless steel core from Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd.
• Sleek migaki (polished) finish
• Traditional octagonal oak handle for comfortable grip control
• Ideal for both home cooks and professional chefs
• Excellent for portioning roasts, slicing fish, and detailed protein work
• Low-maintenance stainless steel suitable for busy professional kitchens

Yu Kurosaki is an Echizen Traditional Craftsman born in Fukui Prefecture in 1979. After completing 12 years of training at Kanehiro Uchihamono, he established his own workshop, Kurosaki Uchihamono. His work focuses on handcrafted knives that combine traditional Echizen forging methods with practical design elements. Operating from Takefu Knife Village, he specializes in producing high-performance kitchen knives using various steel types, including both carbon and stainless options.

Details

• Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
• Producing Area: Echizen, Japan
• Knife Type: Sujihiki
• Finish: Migaki
• Core Steel: VG-XEOS
• HRC: ~63
• Steel Type: Stainless

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 426mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 272mm (10.71")
• Blade height at heel: 43mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 2.0mm
  • At the heel: 1.9mm
  • Midway: 1.9mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
• Weight: 176g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal oak
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 270mm Yu Kurosaki VG-XEOS Sujihiki knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.