Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto

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. A Gyuto (Chef Knife), is the most versatile Knife a chef can own. It enables confidence while preparing fish, meats 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: 24cm/9.5 inch, 21cm 8.5 inch
• Ferrule: Ebony Pakkawood
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 62
• Knife Type: Gyuto 
• Stainless: No
• Handle: Japanese, Rosewood  Octagon 
• Wood Saya Cover: Yes
• Edge Angle: Double Edge/Western
• Origin: Yamawaki Manufacturing, Sakai, Japan