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.
Makoto-san is using a new stainless steel for him called VG7. The blades are clad with stainless steel. The VG7 hagane is hardened to 61.5+ HRC which bestows the blade with the ability to take and hold a super sharp edge.
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
Weight: 2.6 oz (75 g)
Edge Length: 148 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 28 mm
Edge Grind: Even
Makoto-san is using a new stainless steel for him called VG7. The blades are clad with stainless steel. The VG7 hagane is hardened to 61.5+ HRC which bestows the blade with the ability to take and hold a super sharp edge.
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.
