Kurosawa san is a Tokyo-based artist who makes each one of these by hand — not in the sense of small-batch production, but truly one at a time, with the kind of meticulous attention to detail that makes the result more sculptural object than kitchen tool. The shrimp form is rendered with a realism that stops people in their tracks, and that reaction is the point. Japan has a long tradition of highly crafted novelty objects that carry real functional purpose, and this knife sits squarely in that tradition — unmistakably Japanese in sensibility, equal parts art and craft.
The blade is a compact VG-10 stainless steel knife concealed within the shrimp form, which measures 150mm from head to tail. VG-10 is a capable stainless steel that holds a good edge and requires minimal maintenance, which makes it a practical choice for a piece that will likely spend as much time on display as it does in hand. The level of handmade detail in the shrimp body — the segmentation, the texture, the overall form — reflects hours of careful work per piece, and no two are identical. This is the kind of object that belongs in a serious knife collection, makes an extraordinary gift for the right person, or simply earns a permanent spot on a display shelf where it will reliably prompt a conversation.
Care Instructions: VG-10 stainless steel is low maintenance. Wipe the blade clean with a damp cloth after use and dry thoroughly. Do not submerge or run water over the sculptural body. Store carefully to protect the handmade form.
The blade is a compact VG-10 stainless steel knife concealed within the shrimp form, which measures 150mm from head to tail. VG-10 is a capable stainless steel that holds a good edge and requires minimal maintenance, which makes it a practical choice for a piece that will likely spend as much time on display as it does in hand. The level of handmade detail in the shrimp body — the segmentation, the texture, the overall form — reflects hours of careful work per piece, and no two are identical. This is the kind of object that belongs in a serious knife collection, makes an extraordinary gift for the right person, or simply earns a permanent spot on a display shelf where it will reliably prompt a conversation.
Care Instructions: VG-10 stainless steel is low maintenance. Wipe the blade clean with a damp cloth after use and dry thoroughly. Do not submerge or run water over the sculptural body. Store carefully to protect the handmade form.
- Artist: Kurosawa san
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Blade Steel: VG-10 Stainless Steel
- Total Length: 150mm
- Construction: Handmade, one at a time
