Kurosaki Raijin Gyuto Chef Knife

Yu Kurosaki is a phenomenal blacksmith, one of the youngest to be recognized as a master by the Japanese government.

Blade: Hand-forged Takefu Cobalt Special with stainless cladding, hammered finish. 210mm, HRC ~62.

Handle: Rosewood with pakka wood ferrule

Japanese kitchen knives are best honed with leather strops and sharpened on high-grit waterstones.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can corrode if not kept dry.