Yu Kurosaki works out of Echizen, one of Japan's most respected knife-making regions, alongside his brother. The two have built a reputation for producing blades that are as technically accomplished as they are visually distinctive. Kurosaki knives are known for tight tolerances, exceptional out-of-the-box sharpness, and a convex grind that sets them apart from most production knives at any price point. The R2 Shizuku line is one of their signature offerings and among the most consistently praised knives in the CKTG catalog.
Care Instructions: R2 (or SG2) powdered stainless steels are stainless but hard and can be chip-prone at high HRC. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Hand wash and dry after use. Strop regularly between sharpening sessions to maintain the edge, and use quality water stones when a full sharpen is needed.Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Core Steel: R2 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless (Shizuku)
HRC: 62
Edge Grind: Even (Convex)
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Engraving: Laser Engraved
Weight: 4.9 oz (138 g)
Blade Length: 172 mm
Total Length: 320 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 48 mm
Care Instructions: R2 (or SG2) powdered stainless steels are stainless but hard and can be chip-prone at high HRC. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Hand wash and dry after use. Strop regularly between sharpening sessions to maintain the edge, and use quality water stones when a full sharpen is needed.
