Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Shitan Handle

Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Shitan HandleRecommended to purchase with Custom Cut Saya Knife Cover Sheath Our handmade Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Black Forged Series knives represent the pinnacle of performance. The Mizu Yaki process involves meticulous pure water quenching, enhancing the hardness of refined steel while ensuring the necessary resilience to perform consistently under the most demanding conditions. This black forged knife, known as Kurouchi in Japanese,

where the steel is forged with iron to create a stunning mist-like pattern across the blade

adding durability and ease of sharpening

With a hardness rating of 63-64 on the Rockwell scale

combining aesthetic beauty with ergonomic comfort

Hand forging these knives from a single piece of high carbon steel require extraordinary skill to withstand temperatures that reach into the thousands within a burning furnace

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" reflecting its ability to handle a wide variety of kitchen tasks effortlessly

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1" (18 cm x 18 cm) - Great for serving snacks or desserts

Bolster Material: Ebony (color varies)

which safeguards the blade while adding a refined touch to its presentation

thin blade