Makoto VG7 Ryusei Gyuto 210mm. Makoto Kurosaki has, like all great blacksmiths, worked his way through the ranks of apprenticeships, forging and learning alongside some of the legends of modern blade making. Together with his brother, Yu Kurosaki, he trained under the esteemed Kato-san.
Makoto-san began producing knives under his own name relatively recently, and his early offerings quickly became favorites with many of our customers. What started as limited releases through CKTG has grown to include several lines, including the Ryusei series.
As of May 10, 2021, Makoto-san has introduced a new steel to his lineup: VG7 stainless. These blades feature a stainless cladding and a VG7 core hardened to 61.5+ HRC, offering superb edge retention and easy sharpening.
The blade features a slender spine and a beautifully ground primary bevel that tapers down to a razor-thin edge. It's a visually striking knife from every angle, with laser-engraved kanji and a handsome maple handle paired with a red pakka wood ferrule completing the refined look.Brand: Makoto Blacksmith: Makoto Kurosaki Location: Takefu, 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 Weight: 5.1 oz (159 g) Edge Length: 210 mm Total Length: 360 mm Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm Blade Height: 46 mm Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Photo)
Makoto-san began producing knives under his own name relatively recently, and his early offerings quickly became favorites with many of our customers. What started as limited releases through CKTG has grown to include several lines, including the Ryusei series.
As of May 10, 2021, Makoto-san has introduced a new steel to his lineup: VG7 stainless. These blades feature a stainless cladding and a VG7 core hardened to 61.5+ HRC, offering superb edge retention and easy sharpening.
The blade features a slender spine and a beautifully ground primary bevel that tapers down to a razor-thin edge. It's a visually striking knife from every angle, with laser-engraved kanji and a handsome maple handle paired with a red pakka wood ferrule completing the refined look.
