The Fujin gyuto is the knife that draws the most research time from buyers considering the Kurosaki catalog - and one of the most consistent overdeliverers on that research. Yu Kurosaki trained under Hiroshi Kato at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono in Echizen, and over more than 20 years of production developed the convex grind and finish quality that defines his work across every line. The Fujin driving rain tsuchime finish - a hammered pattern across the blade road that resembles rain caught mid-fall - is the most distinctive surface treatment in his catalog and the visual identity of this line. Fujin is the Japanese god of wind, and the blade earns that name in how it moves through food.
At 215mm blade length and 48mm height this is the core format of the line - all-purpose, well-proportioned, and capable across the full range of kitchen tasks. SG2 stainless at the listed HRC delivers edge retention and sharpness that rewards cooks who maintain their knives well. The convex grind reduces drag and produces food release that reviewers consistently describe as exceptional for a polished blade. Rosewood octagonal handle with black pakka wood ferrule, laser engraved. CKTG was among the first international accounts to carry Kurosaki knives - a relationship over a decade in the making.
What Customers Are Saying: Sean Gately calls the craftsmanship extraordinary - every tiny detail showing the work that went into it. He notes the VG version arrives amazingly sharp and the edge responds beautifully to a kangaroo leather strop between sessions. Mike spent significant time researching before buying and says everything stated in video reviews of this knife is spot on - a great all-around knife that delivers exactly what it promised. Both reviewers note the shiny, polished look as a strong draw alongside the performance.
Care Instructions: SG2 is fully stainless and low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones with consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings.
At 215mm blade length and 48mm height this is the core format of the line - all-purpose, well-proportioned, and capable across the full range of kitchen tasks. SG2 stainless at the listed HRC delivers edge retention and sharpness that rewards cooks who maintain their knives well. The convex grind reduces drag and produces food release that reviewers consistently describe as exceptional for a polished blade. Rosewood octagonal handle with black pakka wood ferrule, laser engraved. CKTG was among the first international accounts to carry Kurosaki knives - a relationship over a decade in the making.
What Customers Are Saying: Sean Gately calls the craftsmanship extraordinary - every tiny detail showing the work that went into it. He notes the VG version arrives amazingly sharp and the edge responds beautifully to a kangaroo leather strop between sessions. Mike spent significant time researching before buying and says everything stated in video reviews of this knife is spot on - a great all-around knife that delivers exactly what it promised. Both reviewers note the shiny, polished look as a strong draw alongside the performance.
Care Instructions: SG2 is fully stainless and low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones with consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings.
- Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Line: Fujin
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless (Driving Rain Tsuchime)
- HRC: 61+
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Engraving: Laser Engraved
- Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
- Weight: 5.7 oz (162 g)
- Blade Length: 215mm
- Total Length: 360mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 4mm
- Blade Height: 48mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) An excellent knife, true craftsmanship.Posted By: Sean Gately
16 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic knife, out of the box you see the craftsmanship in each tiny detail. Allot of people are hesitant on this knife because it's Aogami Super (AS) brother is the same price, if not in stock because of popularity. The VG-10 version comes amazingly sharp, and if you're into the shiny polished look (like me) this knife cannot go wrong. I'll update my review after using it for awhile but I'm guessing Master Kurosaki works wonders with all steels and this will maintain and edge for while. If not, I have my trusty Kangaroo leather knife strop to sharpen it up.
16 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic knife, out of the box you see the craftsmanship in each tiny detail. Allot of people are hesitant on this knife because it's Aogami Super (AS) brother is the same price, if not in stock because of popularity. The VG-10 version comes amazingly sharp, and if you're into the shiny polished look (like me) this knife cannot go wrong. I'll update my review after using it for awhile but I'm guessing Master Kurosaki works wonders with all steels and this will maintain and edge for while. If not, I have my trusty Kangaroo leather knife strop to sharpen it up.
Exactly what we were hoping it would be Posted By: Mike
15 people found this review helpful
This is a great all around knife. We researched heavily over which knife to get made from which steel and finally decided on this one. Such a great knife. Everything stated in the video review is spot on. Our knife was not nearly as flashy as how it appears in the video. To us, that was a huge bonus. It gets extremely sharp, it cuts through everything like it's butter, and has done a great job holding its edge so far. Looking forward to putting it through the paces, but so far we couldn't be happier.
15 people found this review helpful
This is a great all around knife. We researched heavily over which knife to get made from which steel and finally decided on this one. Such a great knife. Everything stated in the video review is spot on. Our knife was not nearly as flashy as how it appears in the video. To us, that was a huge bonus. It gets extremely sharp, it cuts through everything like it's butter, and has done a great job holding its edge so far. Looking forward to putting it through the paces, but so far we couldn't be happier.
