Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Kiritsuke Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle SZDPWA creating a revolutionary fusion of

creating a revolutionary fusion of high carbon steel and stain-resistant metallic elements

18" (38cm — 21cm — 3cm)

The handle is beautifully affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster

Using Aoko Blue Steel #1 with a hardness of 64 on the Rockwell scale

Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Kiritsuke Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle SZDPWA creating a revolutionary fusion ofTraditionally, Kurouchi knives are crafted from highly reactive carbon steel, but this knife is unique as it features a Kurouchi finish on stainless claddingan innovation in modern metallurgy that is both rare and challenging to forge. Our Stainless 'Kurouchi' Cladding merges traditional Japanese forging techniques with advanced stainless steel technology to produce an exceptional blade. This design offers the rustic aesthetics of a Kurouchi finish