Name: Yu Kurosaki Shizuku Nakiri
Brand: Yu Kurosaki
SKU: 1907
Price: 190.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Yu Kurosaki Shizuku Nakiri

£190.00

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

These knives are just wow; incredible to use and to look at, they will be the talking point in your kitchen.

This knife is not a meat cleaver, in fact the Nakiri is perfect for chopping vegetables. The flat profile of the blade means it's easier to get all the way through the veg to the board and ensure each slice is cut all the way through. It is best used with a chopping action (up and down).

The wide blade is handy for transferring your chopped veg from board to pot. These knives are really handy additions to any kitchen and look stunning and very different from your usual kitchen knife, take a risk and enjoy yourself.

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: 155mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 310mm (Blade + Handle)
Blade width: 4mm (Measured where blade enters handle)
Blade height: 51mm Heel to spine
Total weight: 159 grams
Steel Type - Cladding: Stainless
Steel Type - Cutting edge: Powder
Left or Right handed: Either
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Handle style: Japanese
Handle material: Octagonal rosewood
This knife is made from a reactive steel that has some special care instructions and properties – 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.

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.

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.

Helping you find the perfect knife

Cutting Edge Knives is a small family run business based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. We love the history and craftsmanship that goes into making Japanese chef knives and the excitement and enjoyment you experience when using a truly sharp knife in the kitchen.

Since 2011 we've helped thousands of happy customers find the perfect knife for their cooking and hope to serve you soon.

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