Yu Kurosaki is a relatively young blacksmith with very inventive designs and finishes. He uses alot of stainless cladding. He works in his own shop just outside of Takefu Knife Village.
He only makes these Sakimaru in very limited quantities, only a couple reach the USA a year.
Length - 580 mm (22.8 in.)
Weight - 356 g (12.6 oz)
Edge Length - 405 mm (16 in.)
Heel Height - 44 mm
Steel Type - SG2/R2
HRC - 63-64
Cladding - Stainless Steel
Bevel - Double Bevel
Handle - White Horn, Silver, Stabilized Burl Custom Octagonal
(Custom handles often have inclusions or small imperfections. We make sure every handle is structurally sound before install. All of our handles are handcrafted)
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use