Yu Kurosaki SG2 Super Gold 2 Santoku Knife 165mm Urushi
Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Type: Santoku (Double Bevel)
Blade Material: Hammered(TSUCHIME) Super Gold 2 Clad Stainless Steel
Core: Super Gold 2 (Powder high-speed Stainless steel)
Blade Length: approx 165 mm
Total Length: approx 307 mm
Weight: approx 135 g (4.7 oz)
Blade Width: approx 46 mm
Thickness of Spine: approx max 2mm
Handle: Urushi (Traditional coating of Japanese Lacquer tree)
HRC: 62
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 means flash in Japanese. The feature of this series is the thin blade and light weight and the blades are forged at room temperature.
Utilizing the power of this lacquer, it has been used as a natural coating paint in Japan since the Jomon period for accessories and tableware (mainly wood and paper products). The lacquer ware is also used in ornaments and works of art, and is a Japanese material and technique that is so well known in the world that it is called "Japan" in English.
The laquer ware is a very easy-to-use tool that is light, hard to break, safe because it is a natural material, and has bactericidal properties. Unlike other paints, it does not deteriorate, but the more you use it, the more glossy and tasty it becomes. It is a very easy-to-use and attractive product in daily lives.
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.