Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm
Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm

Makoto Kurosaki Sakura Santoku Knife 165mm

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Makoto Kurosaki

 Like his brother Yu Kurosaki, Makoto Kurosaki trained under Hiroshi Kato san in Takefu, and has become a skilled craftsman in his own right. Kurosaki-san is an expert sharpener and a knife “designer” of sorts. He works with local blacksmiths including Kato san, Ikeda san and his brother Yu Kurosaki obtain blades and select their design, sharpening and branding them himself.

This line is forged from SG2 powdered steel and cladded in stainless. SG2 is a stainless steel that has very long edge life and ease of sharpening. Lightweight and thin, these knives are perfect for prep and detail work. Fitted with octagonal cherry wood handles.

Specifications:

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  • Brand: Makoto
  • Blacksmith: Makoto Kurosaki
  • Location: Echizen, Japan
  • Construction: San Mai
  • Method: Hammer Forged
  • Quenching: Water Quenched
  • HRC: 62+-
  • Finish: Tsuchime
  • Edge Steel:SG2 powdered steel 
  • Cladding: Stainless Steel
  • Handle: Octagonal Cherry Wood
  • Ferrule: Cherey Wood
  • Edge Grind: Even
  • Weight: 2.6 oz (74 g)
  • Edge Length: 165 mm
  • Total Length: 320 mm
  • Spine Thickness: 2 mm
  • Blade Height: 29 mm
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    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.