Kurosaki-san was inspired by Fujin, The god of Wind in Japanese mythology for the design of these knives and we think he's done a remarkable job of capturing the essence of the God of wind in the Tsuchime (hand hammere) finish on these knives.
These are easily some of the most beautiful knives we have at the shop. Made by Master Blacksmith Yu Kurosaki who works out of a newly constructed shop just steps from the Takefu knife village community centre. He began his blacksmith journey in 2002 at Kanehiro and now only 17 short years later he has been awarded his Master Blacksmith designation by the Echizen Blacksmith Foundation. His knives represent the future of Blacksmithing in Japan as he focuses on traditional technique while using innovative and progressive design's and finishes that have garnered the attention of many chef's around the globe. Simply put his knives are stunning to look at and dare we say perform even better than they look.
The Gyuto is the Japanese Equivalent to a Chef's knife and we would argue an essential tool for any professional cook/chef or any serious home cook. The long blade makes for easy slicing, it can be used to chop vegetables, break down fish and perform other butchery tasks and pretty much anything else you can throw at it.
Knife Care (Stainless Clad)
This knife is made from 3 layers of steel using a technique called Sanmai (Forge welding). It involves laminating a piece of Carbon steel with two pieces of Stainless steel giving the knife all the benefits of the carbon steel (Edge retention, ease of sharpening, cutting feel) and the Ease of Maintenance from Stainless steel. 2-3 millimeters of the carbon steel is exposed at the edge of the knife and is susceptible to rust and discouloration if not properly maintained.
Simply Wipe the knife with a damp cloth immediately after use to keep it from rusting or discouloring.
Never put your knife in the Dishwasher. The extreme heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Highly acidic ingredients (Onions, Tomatoes, Citrus) Will cause rust and oxidation to happen faster, thus the user must ensure the knife is wiped clean immediately after working with such an ingredient.
Should any rust form it can be removed using a rust eraser or a mixture of Baking soda and water to simply scrub it clean.
If I have to rate them from 1 to 10 I will give them 12. Amazing service, I’ve contacted them by WhatsApp after seing a video On YouTube. I got a reply after few hours an they even apologized for being late (I was expecting days...).
I had a lot of questions as I knew nothing about Japanese knives and their answers were clear and they guide me to chose what was better for my need and specifically they were honest, meaning not trying to sale just to sale.
And the shipping Ah marvellous very very fast!!
You won’t stop at one knife only... Well I won’t for sure.
No need to be a great chef to own their knives but you feel like one when you start using it!!
Thanks Sharp knife store
Nick S.
My new favorite knife.
It’s the real deal...looks great and performs even better.
Sergio R.
Beautiful knife and extremely light, very sharp out of the box. The photos do not do the handle justice.
Cary G.
I've wanted this knife for a while. I missed it the first time around. I am glad I caught it this time. This is a beautiful knife. Very thin and razor sharp. I think it is sold out again. If you have a chance, buy it. You won't be disappointed
Cary
Bryan B.
This knife is so fantastic. Light, perfectly balanced, and has amazing finishing detail. Kurosaki-san’s work is second to none!
Marie-Claude B.
If I have to rate them from 1 to 10 I will give them 12. Amazing service, I’ve contacted them by WhatsApp after seing a video On YouTube. I got a reply after few hours an they even apologized for being late (I was expecting days...).
I had a lot of questions as I knew nothing about Japanese knives and their answers were clear and they guide me to chose what was better for my need and specifically they were honest, meaning not trying to sale just to sale.
And the shipping Ah marvellous very very fast!!
You won’t stop at one knife only... Well I won’t for sure.
No need to be a great chef to own their knives but you feel like one when you start using it!!
Thanks Sharp knife store
Nick S.
My new favorite knife.
It’s the real deal...looks great and performs even better.
Sergio R.
Beautiful knife and extremely light, very sharp out of the box. The photos do not do the handle justice.
Cary G.
I've wanted this knife for a while. I missed it the first time around. I am glad I caught it this time. This is a beautiful knife. Very thin and razor sharp. I think it is sold out again. If you have a chance, buy it. You won't be disappointed
Cary
Bryan B.
This knife is so fantastic. Light, perfectly balanced, and has amazing finishing detail. Kurosaki-san’s work is second to none!
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