Yu Kurosaki
Well known for his unique blade designs Yu Kurosaki is one of the youngest and most talented blacksmiths in Japan. Not only does Kurosaki tempt us with his beautiful blade designs, but their ability to perform keeps us coming back. High quality materials and age old forging techniques combine to create a knife with an extremely sharp edge that will hold up throughout use.
The Sparkle Series is a beautiful series of blades designed with a ""light"" motif of a hammered grain. Not only is the surface of the blade shiny and beautiful, but The sharpness of this knife is also preeminently good.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 40mm (1.6")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 116g (4.1 ounces)
Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.