Makoto Kurosaki is making a new line of blades going by the name of Ryusei, which is Japanese for “shooting star.” A bit like the maker! These new blades are so well made and executed we continue to be impressed and amazed at the overall quality of his work.
The blade is quite thin at the spine and after the high transition to the primary blade road, it thins out even more in a most satisfying way. One look at the choil shot will clearly illustrate the wonderfully thin and precise grind achieved by this budding master.
The blades are beautifully finished, as are all of his knives. These are further enhanced by some well executed hand engraved kanji elements—a great touch and great new knife. A maple and red pakka wood octagonal handle finishes off this knife perfectly.Brand: Makoto
Blacksmith: Makoto Kurosaki
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Method: Hammer Forged
Quenching: Water Quenched
HRC: 62+-
Finish: Hairline
Edge Steel: VG7 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Handle: Maple Octagonal
Ferrule: Red Pakka Wood
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Photo)
Weight: 4.9 oz (138 g)
Edge Length: 172 mm
Total Length: 320 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 51 mm
The blade is quite thin at the spine and after the high transition to the primary blade road, it thins out even more in a most satisfying way. One look at the choil shot will clearly illustrate the wonderfully thin and precise grind achieved by this budding master.
The blades are beautifully finished, as are all of his knives. These are further enhanced by some well executed hand engraved kanji elements—a great touch and great new knife. A maple and red pakka wood octagonal handle finishes off this knife perfectly.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Amazing first knife!, July 4, 2024Posted By: Jonah
This was my first real kitchen knife purchase. I wanted to start off with a stainless steel before moving up into carbon steel and I am thoroughly impressed with how well it has maintained it's sharpness. Everything about the knife is well constructed and I'd highly recommend this to anyone as a first knife!
This was my first real kitchen knife purchase. I wanted to start off with a stainless steel before moving up into carbon steel and I am thoroughly impressed with how well it has maintained it's sharpness. Everything about the knife is well constructed and I'd highly recommend this to anyone as a first knife!
