Makoto is older brother to famous blacksmith Yu Kurosaki. He works in Yoshimi Katos workshop. Starting into blacksmith after his brother and thinking he would also be good at it. His knives have great grinds, performance, and price.
This is a new knife from Makoto Kurosaki. He layered VG10 and VS2 ( a steel very similar to Aogami #2 with more chromium made by Takefu Special Steel Company then) then forge welds them together. Then he folds them to make more layers. Different from other damascus knives, this knife isn't put together in traditional san mai construction. Each knife comes with a plastic knife guard. These knives are made in very limited quantity.
Length- 360 mm (14.1 in.)
Weight-146 g (5.1 oz)
Edge Length-211 mm (8.25 in.)
Heel Height - 46 mm
Steel Type- VG10/VS2
HRC- 61-63
Cladding- Stainless
Bevel- Double Bevel
Handle- Ebony Octagonal
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use