Yu Kurosaki VG-XEOS kiritsuke sujihiki 270mm
Yu Kurosaki VG-XEOS kiritsuke sujihiki 270mm
- 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.
⎯
Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Producing Area: Echizen, Japan
Knife type: sujihiki
Finish: migaki
Core steel: VG-XEOS
Steel type: stainless
Overall length: 426mm
Blade length - heel to tip: 272mm (10.71")
Blade height at the 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
⎯
Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 270mm Yu Kurosaki VG-XEOS kiritsuke sujihiki knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Shipping information
We ship worldwide from Tokyo, Japan using EMS or DHL. Ships within 24-48 hours. Online tracking included.
View full Shipping Policy
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
View full Care Guide
Need help?
• Check our FAQs for quick answers.
• Still have questions? Email us at info@zahocho.com or fill out our contact form.