Yu Kurosaki Fujin SG2 petty 120mm EN

Yu Kurosaki Japanese knives are very popular with lovers of artisanal knives. They are made by the blacksmith of the same name, who has a workshop in the heart of the Takefu Knife Village. High place of artisanal cutlery production. Indeed, the area brings together a large number of artisan blacksmiths whose methods stem directly from ancestral know-how. Being gathered in the same place allows them to share their techniques, while preserving Japanese heritage, which is also recognized internationally.

This craftsman has been working since the 2000s, and he was a student of renowned master blacksmiths. He is particularly recognized for the original work he does on his blades, the hammering of which is each more beautiful than the last.

Brand: Yu Kurosaki

blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki

steel: SG2

finish: tsuchime (hammered)

hardness: 63-64 HRC

blade length: 12.2 cm

blade height at heel: 2.98 cm

thickness at the heel: 1.7 mm

thickness at tip: 0.4 mm

weight: 66 gr

The handle is handcrafted with a transparent pearlescent resin.

This 12 cm paring knife, or petty in Japanese, is part of the Fujin series. The series takes its name from the god of wind in Japan, and that is why the hammering represents the effect of the wind.
This knife has a San Maï blade, meaning it is made from 3 layers of steel. This structure is typically Japanese. In this case, it consists of an SG2 steel core and two layers of stainless steel on the sides.