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 Steel - Shirogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) No. 2 steel is a very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. Reasons behind its popularity include easy to sharpen and good edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Damascus

Damascus or "Modern Damascus" finish refers to the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Suminagashi (墨流し) which literally translates to "floating ink" is another word used for the finish.

Yu Kurosaki Shirogami #2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm

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