Knife Features → Blade Material: High Carbon Blue Steel #1 →Edge Angle: Double Edged →Grade: Masashi Kurouchi →Handle Shape: Octagonal →Handle Material: Rosewood →HRC: 64 →Knife Style: Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chef Knife →Stain Resistant: No →Saya Cover: Optional Magnolia Saya Knife Cover Our handmade Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Kurouchi Series are unparalleled in their performance. The Black Forged 'Kurouchi' finish consists of the carbonized coating created during heat treating and provides for a characteristic look and a rustic aesthetic to the blade.The Masashi Kurouchi Series has a higher level of finishing and polish than our standard Yoshihiro Kurouchi knives.With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 64, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #1 is prized for its high edge retention. The Masashi Kurouchi Series has a higher level of finishing and polish than our standard Yoshihiro Kurouchi knives.Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. An optional and recommended protective wooden sheath called a Saya can be purchased together, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients. Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods. Carbon steel can oxidize if not properly maintained. Keep dry and oil regularly to prevent oxidation.
V**M
My Top Shelf Blade!
I own numerous knives, including a Shun Nakiri, a couple of Sabatiers, some Victorinox Chef knives, a Mercer Santoku and a Japanese carbon steel Santoku and Nakiri. The Japanese carbon steels are my favorites.My Yoshihiro Carbon Steel Kiritsuke is my latest addition. It was super razor sharp out of the box. I have only used it a handful of times in the months that I've owned it. I've generally reserved it for jobs where I detected the slightest amount of drag from my Japanese Santoku. I also use it as the standard to gauge the level of sharpness of my other knives. The balance is right at the heel; it's my best balanced blade taking the number one spot from my Mercer.I called the company and spoke with a gentleman who said that he remembered my order. Further into our conversation, he stated that he had also sharpened my knife before packing and shipping it out. I was impressed from the customer service side.I'm given much satisfaction with the addition of such a high quality knife to my collection. The Yoshihiro Carbon Steel Kiritsuke is easily ten stars, but I can only give it five.
J**N
Flimsy blade tip
Love the handle and style, also very sharp. The tip of the knife was so extremely thin I could bend it back and forth with my fingertip. I snapped the tip off twice, not once but twice. First snap was from grooves in a cutting board. Grinder the tip so it was rounded and wouldn’t catch, but apparently it wasn’t enough. Ended up snapping it off again.Good knife but not durable at all. This knife is for home use. Would not recommend for professional use as I’m a chef of 10 years and have always used Yoshihiro knives. But this is the first one I’ve had that’s been so flimsy. Not worth $249
D**I
Si busca la perfección, estos Yoshihiro son los que debe comprar.
Mi hobby es la cocina y me gusta tener los mejores implementos.Estos cuchillos Yoshihiro Azul Alto Carbono son los mejores que he tenido, tienen un mayor filo y la sensación de corte es única, muy superior a los de acero inoxidable.Tienen un buen balance en la mano y son muy bellos.Su filo los mantengo con un afilador alemán de diamante, la combinación perfecta.
M**R
Five Stars
Great knife. Well balanced and nice looking.
J**R
Excellent Knife
Razor sharp out of the box. Very happy with the ergonomics and craftsmanship. Shipped very fast.
C**R
Well made
I got this knife about 2 weeks ago. I am a sushi chef. I don't use this knife that much only for vegetable prep. Well made I like the square handle. Costumes service is great. Shipping was fast.
H**O
look good
Cow Dao, professional fish killing is good
O**V
Unique craftsmanship
Beautifully made; a must have Japanese knife.
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