Yu Kurosaki SG2 Super Gold 2 Nakiri Knife Senko Ei Red Ferrule

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Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Type: Nakiri (Double Bevel)
Blade Material: Hammered(TSUCHIME) Super Gold 2 Clad Stainless Steel
Core: Super Gold 2 (Powder high-speed Stainless steel)
Blade Length: approx 160 mm
Overall Length: approx 308 mm
Weight: approx 157 g (5.5 oz)
Blade Width: approx 53 mm
Thickness of Spine: approx max 2mm
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood
Ferrule: Red Reinforced Laminated Wood
HRC: 62

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Blacksmith Yu Kurosaki makes his knives in Echizen City. Knives in Echizen city are the Traditional Crafts designated by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry. His forged kitchen knives and forged Field knives are masterpieces. He has participated in a number of knife show so far, is the hot young craftsman of attention as the feature is organized magazines and TV.

This series is Senko(閃光) means flash, Ei(鋭) means Sharp in Japanese. The feature of this series is the blades are forged at room temperature and tke unique shape of the blade provides lightness and increases the space between the handle and the cutting board. It is easier to use for those with large hands and the blade of usage period will be longer.

Super Gold 2 is registered trademark of Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd. A large quantity of high alloy ingredients are included by powder metallurgy. And it is super high quality steel that rich in high corrosion-resistant, high hardness, high toughness, high wear resistance. Though this HRC is high, it is easy to relatively re-sharpen it. And the edge retention is outstanding. Thus famous chefs prefer this steel.

Note:
Japanese knives are made by craftsmen and machines, there might be scratch. Almost Japanese knives are thin blade for sharpness. Don't hit and cut frozen food or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken.