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Yu Kurosaki AS Fujin Wa Santoku 165mm
$304.00 USD
| Shape | Santoku |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 165 mm |
| Steel Type | Aogami Super (Blue Carbon Steel) |
| Rockwell Hardness | 63–64 |
| Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Rosewood Pakkawood |
| Blacksmith/Maker | Yu Kurosaki |
| Made in | Echizen, Fukui, Japan |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
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About the Shape -This is also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.
About Yu Kurosaki - It’s best to think of Kurosaki-san as an Anakin Skywalker of sorts, he’s incredibly talented and half the age of his colleagues. Imagine how great his knives will be when he’s Obi-Wan’s age.
He never felt that he was a natural blacksmith until he sold his first knife and saw the joy it brought to the customer. Over the years, Kurosaki san has continually experimented with different steels, handles, finishes and shapes. He is best known for his one-of-a-kind flashy pieces, but also has a couple of amazing staple lines at Knifewear.