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Kurosaki san is one of our top blacksmiths. His blades are beautiful and the cutting performance is excellent. Kurosaki hammer forges his blades in Echizen Japan at his shop on the grounds of Takefu Village. This line called Houo is made with a copper tinted damascus cladding and VG10 stainless steel for ease of use. It's functional art you can use daily.
Blacksmith: Kurosaki san
Location: Echizen Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: VG10 (Stainless steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Grind: Double Edged, Even Grind
Blade Length: 215mm
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule: Red Pakkawood
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 156g (5.5 ounces)