Gohumanosuke Yoshihro Blue #2 Kurouchi 18cm Santoku

Kuro, meaning black in Japanese is referenced in the kurouchi style knives. It is a black iron oxide coating left from the forging process, which helps prevent rusting. Yoshihro blade-smiths forge this Kurouchi series in a sanmai construction made from Blue #2 high-carbon steel for the core and soft black iron cladding, which gives this series its unique look. Literally translated, Santoku means three virtues and performs at a high-level with meat, fish and vegetables.

NOTE: Blade may rust if left wet, this is NOT a stainless steel.

• Material: Blue # 2 High-Carbon Steel
• Forging Construction: Sanmai
• Size: 18cm/7 inch
• Ferrule: Water Buffalo Horn
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 62
• Knife Type: Santoku 
• Stainless: No
• Handle: Japanese, Rosewood  Octagon 
• Wood Saya Cover: No
• Edge Angle: Double Edge/Western
• Origin: Yamawaki Manufacturing, Sakai, Japan