Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Kaede Handle
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High-Carbon Care
This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- Blade Hardness
- 62-63 HRC
- Stain Resistant
- No
- Saya Cover
- Optional Magnolia Saya Cover
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Petty (Utility Knife)
- Primary Use
- Small detail work (paring, trimming, herbs)
- Blade Metal
- Blue Steel #2
- Grade
- Kurouchi
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 62-63 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Kurouchi
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Kaede
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Our handmade Yoshihiro Blue High Carbon Steel #2 Series Petty Japanese Utility Knife stands at the pinnacle of performance. It exemplifies intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, embodying the traditional Japanese craft known as Kurouchi, which refers to black forged knives.
This unique forging style features an unpolished rustic finish, showcasing the craftsmanship behind each knife. With a hardness rating of 62-63 on the Rockwell scale, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #2 is renowned for its exceptional edge retention. The Kurouchi Series is meticulously finished and polished, surpassing our standard Yoshihiro Kurouchi knives in quality.
The Petty knife is a compact and nimble utility knife, ideal for precision tasks and smaller ingredients. Its size and maneuverability make it perfect for peeling, trimming, and slicing fruits, herbs, and delicate cuts of meat with ease and control.
Preparing delicious meals begins with selecting wholesome ingredients and using the best tools available. A high-quality utility knife transforms every meal into something special. From trimming citrus and deveining shrimp to fine garnishes, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
WARNING: KNIFE CAN BE OXIDIZED WITHOUT PROPER CARE. RECOMMENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.
We recommend purchasing with a Custom-Cut Saya Knife Cover Sheath for optimal protection.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.