The Teflon coating on the Kurokage line is not a gimmick - it is a functional addition that cooks who use these knives consistently praise. Everything cut slides off the blade cleanly, cleaning is effortless, and the dark coating combined with the hammered tsuchime finish beneath it creates a visual effect that is genuinely striking in person. Kurokage means dark shadow in Japanese. VG10 stainless steel at 60-61 HRC, san mai construction with stainless hammered cladding, octagonal wenge handle with Tokyo-style machi gap. Produced in Sakai, Japan by Sakai Takayuki.
The 150mm petty handles in-hand trimming, peeling, and fine board work where a larger knife would be too much. With a blade height of 29mm and a 2mm spine, it is narrow and precise. The Teflon coating makes this size particularly useful for sticky ingredients - garlic, citrus, and proteins that normally cling to the blade release cleanly. The hand-chiseled kanji on the blade adds a finishing detail that distinguishes the Kurokage line from standard VG10 knives at this price. The VG10 edge is fully stainless and low maintenance.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. The Teflon coating provides excellent food release and is durable under normal kitchen use, but avoid abrasive scrubbers or steel wool, which can damage the coating over time. Sharpen only on the polished VG10 edge - not on the Teflon-coated cladding. Use quality water stones or a ceramic rod. Avoid bones and frozen foods.Maker: Sakai Takayuki
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Hammered Tsuchime
Coating: Black Teflon
HRC: 60-61
Finish: Hammered Tsuchime with Teflon Coating
Edge Grind: Even (50/50), Double Bevel
Handle: Octagonal Wenge Wood
Handle Installation: Tokyo-Style Machi Gap
Weight: 2.8 oz (82 g)
Blade Length: 154 mm
Total Length: 283 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 29 mm
The 150mm petty handles in-hand trimming, peeling, and fine board work where a larger knife would be too much. With a blade height of 29mm and a 2mm spine, it is narrow and precise. The Teflon coating makes this size particularly useful for sticky ingredients - garlic, citrus, and proteins that normally cling to the blade release cleanly. The hand-chiseled kanji on the blade adds a finishing detail that distinguishes the Kurokage line from standard VG10 knives at this price. The VG10 edge is fully stainless and low maintenance.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. The Teflon coating provides excellent food release and is durable under normal kitchen use, but avoid abrasive scrubbers or steel wool, which can damage the coating over time. Sharpen only on the polished VG10 edge - not on the Teflon-coated cladding. Use quality water stones or a ceramic rod. Avoid bones and frozen foods.
