Makoto Kurosaki

Makoto Kurosaki Ryusen V7 Santoku

£165.00

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£165.00

A fantastic grind and impressively thin behind the edge, this santoku benefits from Makoto-san's skill and experience primarily as a sharpener and delivers excellent performance at a very competitive price point.

 
Product Code: MAK-0004

About this range

First Impressions

You'll notice immediately the more rounded heel on Makoto's knives in this range and these allow you to hold the knife a little further forward than some others and this is a nice touch which makes them feel particularly nimble. 

With their excellent geometry and thin edge, the VG7 performs particularly well right out of the box.

Beauty

Classy and understated with the maple wood and red pakka handles the migaki finish is delicate and for those who seek subtlety this might be the one for you.

Durability

The VG7 core is a stainless steel and that's clad in a stainless steel too so these knives are easy to care for and boasts an excellent level of overall robustness and durability.

Ease of Care

Follow our normal care instructions and for longer term care and maintenance we recommend our Japanese knife care kit.

Our Verdict

The Ryusen VG7 is a really impressive creation from Makoto Kurosaki and boasts an excellent edge as you might hope for from a craftsman who has specialised in sharpening and finishing and so if you're seeking a very well priced knife with a classy finish then definitely give these your attention.

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Knife Measurements

  • Blade Length: 172mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 320mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 48.1mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2.05mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.03mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.60mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 138 grams

Range Specifications

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

Both the bunka and santoku magnolia saya are compatable with this knife along with the santoku size (22x5cm) blade guard.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Makoto Kurosaki

Having learned his trade under the master Hiroshi Kato, Makoto Kurosaki specialised primarily in sharpening and his skill as a sharpener are widely known and admired. More recently he's branched out to design and create his own knives.

How to choose the perfect knife

We've helped thousands of customers choose their perfect knife since 2011 and we're here to help you too.

Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!