{"product_id":"270mm-yu-kurosaki-kokusen-sg2-wa-kiritsuke","title":"270mm Yu Kurosaki Kokusen SG2 Wa Kiritsuke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In addition to having your knife performance tuned before it ships, you will received a coupon for complimentary re-sharpening of your knife (a $12-$50 value). That is the District Cutlery difference.\\nThis is a food prep knife designed for users who value maximum edge retention and who can exercise great care to prevent the edge from chipping. While this blade is stainless steel, we recommend drying it promptly after use due to the effects of corrosion on the high-carbon content.\\n\\n\\nYu Kurosaki is a phenomenal young blacksmith, and the Shizuku line shows off his talent.\\n\\nBlade: Handforged R2 (SG2) steel hammer finish\\n\\nHandle: Rosewood with Ebony Ferrule\\n\\nJapanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can corrode if not kept dry.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eYu Kurosaki is a phenomenal young blacksmith, and you can save some money buying a non-forged blade from his factory. The signature off-set profile provides your fingers extra clearance between the handle and the cutting board. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYu Korosaki visited District Cutlery in 2018 and performed a forging demonstration for our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Echizen, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine: Kokusen Ei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: San mai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge Steel: SG2 (HRC ~64)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCladding: Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Tsuchime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge Grind: 50\/50 (Double Bevel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle: Octagonal oak wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: ~221.6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: ~440mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness at Heel: ~2.00mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Height: ~58.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/tojiro-leather-strop\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eleather strops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and fine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewhetstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Japanese chef knives are designed for cutting fresh vegetables and soft tissue foods. For best performance, avoid frozen foods, cutting into bone, and storage in high humidity environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49456837525719,"sku":"YUKKSSG2G27","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/ACFC96B2-4C4B-4E9C-929D-BF9452E8845F.png?v=1777494938","url":"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/270mm-yu-kurosaki-kokusen-sg2-wa-kiritsuke","provider":"District Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}