Yu Kurosaki Shizuku Gyuto 180mm

Yu Kurosaki Shizuku Gyuto 180mm

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An incredible high polish patterned finish unique to every knife makes this beautiful range stand out a mile.

A beautiful knife, the Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent of a chef's knife. Kurosaki San's exceptionally beautiful hammered finish is stunning to look at and a pleasure to use.

Performance

Incredibly sharp, the blade is made up of R2 powdered steel sandwiched between a hammered stainless steel cladding. The R2 steel is very highly regarded, has excellent wear resistance and a high edge retention. This combined means it is incredibly easy to sharpen.

Beauty

Yu Kurosaki makes knives that really stand out. These truly have the wow factor with their unique hammered and highly polished finish. A knife rack filled with this range would be a sight to behold!

Comfort

The octagonal handle we know well from many Japanese knives is very comfortable and the blacksmith has taken the time round off all the parts where your fingers may touch if using a pinch grip. Lightweight and with a good balance point you will use less effort when cutting for long periods.

Durability

Japanese blades are all about sharpness and the ability to cut. To achieve that they are always thinner than most Western knives. As a result a little extra care is needed with them. That said they are more than up to the job of working in any kitchen be it pro or home.

Ease of care

R2 powdered steel is a stainless steel so you need do no more than use, wipe, dry and store! The handle being wood should not be immersed in water. Job done.

Value for money

The combination of the outstanding blade and the build quality from Yu Kurosaki means we believe these knives are great value for money.

Technical details

  • Blade Length: 180mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 325mm (Blade + Handle)
  • Blade width: 4mm (Measured where blade enters handle)
  • Blade height: 46mm Heel to spine
  • Total weight: 128 grams
  • Steel Type - Cladding: Stainless
  • Steel Type - Cutting edge: Powder
  • Left or Right handed: Either
  • Hardness: 61-62 HRC
  • Handle style: Japanese

  • This knife steel has some special care instructions – learn more.

Our aim is to measure everything as accurately as possible but some specifications (such as hardness for example) are provided by the manufacturer and therefore should be used as a guide only.

Blacksmith Profile

Yu Kurosaki

The youngest blacksmith to be granted the title of Master Nokaji and senior teacher at Takefu Knife Village, the skill and craft put into each of his knives is clear to see.

Meet Yu Kurosaki

What you get

Beautiful dark grey fibre boxes with the name in gold foil on the lid. On the inside you will find a red stepped inlay and your beautiful knife of course, wrapped in Japanese newspaper by the craftsmen who made it. So while not working on your knife skills you can catch up on your Japanese language skills.

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