Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Gyuto Chefs Knife Kaede wood Handle
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Stainless-Clad Care
This knife is made with stainless cladding over a high-carbon core. The cladding resists rust, but the exposed core at the edge can still discolor or rust if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- 63-64 HRC
- Yes, except along the knife's edge
- Optional Magnolia Saya Cover
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This knife's cladding resists stains, though the exposed high-carbon edge can still discolor or rust without regular care.
Saya Cover
This knife does not automatically come with a saya cover included. Adding one with your order lets us shape it to this exact blade, a fit no aftermarket cover can match. A saya purchased separately later is cut to standard dimensions rather than this specific blade, so the fit is left to chance.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Gyuto (Chef Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- Blue Steel #2
- Grade
- Kurouchi
- Construction
- Clad (San Mai)
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Kurouchi
- Stain Resistant
- Yes, except along the knife's edge
Handle
- Handle Material
- Kaede
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Our Traditional Kurouchi Stainless Clad Knife redefines the boundaries of modern metallurgy while preserving the time-honored techniques of Japanese forging. Unlike typical Kurouchi knives made from highly reactive carbon steel, this exceptional blade features a Kurouchi finish on its stainless cladding—an innovative and rare achievement in knife craftsmanship.
Kurouchi, meaning "Black-Forged," bestows the knife with its distinct, unpolished rustic aesthetic. The blade is enveloped in two layers of full Kurouchi stainless steel, ensuring exceptional durability and protection without compromising the razor-sharp edge you expect from a premium knife.
At its core, the Blue Steel #2 provides a Rockwell hardness of 63-64, celebrated for its remarkable edge retention. This ensures that your knife remains sharp through countless preparations, effortlessly slicing through even the toughest ingredients. The stainless cladding adds a layer of moisture resistance, making this knife not only durable but also easy to maintain.
Complementing the blade is a handcrafted Octagonal Kaede wood handle, designed for comfort and balance, suitable for both left and right-handed users. Each knife comes with a Lacquered Magnolia wood Saya cover for safe and stylish storage. Whether you're dicing, slicing, or chopping fresh produce from the market or preparing a roast chicken, this Kurouchi knife elevates even the simplest culinary tasks, combining beauty and functionality in a single, handcrafted piece.
Recommended to purchase with Custom-cut Saya Knife Cover
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.