About the Maker - Yu Kurosaki

Well known for his unique blade profiles and finishes, Yu Kurosaki (黑崎優) is a well known and relatively young artisan based in the town of Echizen (越前). He was awarded the title of "Traditional Craftsman" (伝統工芸士) by the Japanese government in recognition of his excellence in traditional craftsmanship.

About the Shape - Gyuto

The Gyuto (牛刀) is a type of Japanese kitchen knife that has a double-bevel blade, meaning it is sharpened on both sides. It is similar to the western-style chef’s knife, but it is usually thinner, lighter, and sharper. The name Gyuto means “cow sword” in Japanese, because it was originally used for slicing beef.

About the Series - Senko

The Senko (閃光, means "Flash") knife line from Yu Kurosaki is considered the most popular knife line from the blacksmith. It features a distinctive hammered finish which captures light across the blade and reflects them in all angles, hence the name "Senko".

About the Steel - R2

Developed by Kobe Steel in Japan, the R2 steel is a powered steel well known for excellent wear resistance. The steel is believed to have the same composition as the SG2 steel - when distributed by Takefu Special Steel.

Yu Kurosaki Senko R2 Gyuto 240mm

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Yu Kurosaki R2 "Senko" Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm Honduran Rosewood

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