Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose 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
- Santoku (Multi-Purpose 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 knives are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, and this exceptional piece showcases a unique development in modern metallurgy. Unlike typical Kurouchi knives made from highly reactive carbon steel, this knife features a Kurouchi finish on stainless cladding, offering the rustic aesthetics of a traditional Kurouchi blade without the high-maintenance care associated with carbon steel.
The term Kurouchi translates to "Black-Forged," reflecting its distinct unpolished, rustic finish. Our Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Knives are enveloped in two layers of full Kurouchi stainless steel, providing exceptional durability and protection while maintaining a razor-sharp cutting edge.
With a Rockwell hardness of 63-64, the inner core is crafted from Blue Steel #2, known for its outstanding edge retention. This high-performance steel ensures that the knife maintains its sharpness over extended periods, while the Kurouchi stainless cladding adds moisture resistance, making it more forgiving in humid conditions.
Complemented by a handcrafted Octagonal Kaede wood handle, this knife offers comfort and ease of use for both left and right-handed chefs. It also comes with a Lacquered Magnolia wood Saya Cover for safe and convenient storage. Whether you're dicing, slicing, or chopping fresh produce from the farmer's market or carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, this handcrafted knife elevates even the simplest culinary tasks, blending beauty and functionality seamlessly.
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.