Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Utility-Kiritsuke Japanese Knife Shitan Handle - Blade Length: 7"(180mm)

Experience the pinnacle of culinary excellence with our handmade Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Black Forged Utility-Kiritsuke Japanese Multipurpose Chef Knife. This knife represents the forefront of performance and craftsmanship.

The Mizu Yaki process involves meticulous pure water quenching, which enhances the hardness of refined steel while infusing essential resilience to ensure consistent performance in the most demanding conditions. This knife exemplifies intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, embodying the traditional Japanese method known as Kurouchi, resulting in exquisite high carbon knives.

This unique forging style yields a beautifully unpolished rustic finish. With a hardness rating of 63-64 on the Rockwell scale, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #1 is renowned for its exceptional edge retention, making it a favorite among professional chefs.

The Utility Kiritsuke knife is a versatile all-purpose chef's tool that resembles a sword. Its length allows for seamless cuts of sushi and sashimi in a single stroke, while the blade's width provides the dexterity needed for various culinary tasks.

The sword tip not only aids in balancing the knife's weight but also facilitates intricate and precise knife work, allowing for exquisite presentation and service. With our handcrafted knife, even the simplest tasks become extraordinary experiences, beautifully blending form and functionality in every slice. We recommend purchasing it with a custom-cut Saya knife cover sheath for added protection and elegance.