{"product_id":"makoto-kurosaki-vg7-damascus-utility-knife-135mm","title":"Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Utility Knife 135mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMakoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Utility Knife | 135mm | Polished Damascus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Makoto Kurosaki in Echizen, Japan — trained under the legendary Hiroshi Kato in Takefu. This utility knife features a polished stainless Damascus cladding over a VG7 core, water quenched and hardened to 62 HRC for exceptional sharpness and edge retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Utility (Petty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 260mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height: 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness: 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 74g (2.6 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai, Hammer Forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Even grind (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal Rosewood with Ebony Wood ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Echizen, Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Makoto Kurosaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike his brother Yu Kurosaki, Makoto trained under Hiroshi Kato in Takefu. He works with local blacksmiths to source blades, then applies his own expert sharpening and finishing — making each knife a true collaboration between Japan's finest craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash with warm water and towel dry immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard produce — the blade may chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45219700408611,"sku":"Makoto Vg7 dama EBO petty135","price":305.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/90BF6171-0657-4DFE-BED1-2690EE50F84D.jpg?v=1743475455","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/makoto-kurosaki-vg7-damascus-utility-knife-135mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}