Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Utility-Kiritsuke Japanese Knife Shitan Handle - Blade Length: 7"(180mm)
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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.
- 63-64 HRC
- No
- 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 steel is not stain resistant. High-carbon steel can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and cared for, in exchange for the sharper edge it holds.
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
- Kiritsuke (Sword-Tip Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- Blue Steel #1
- Grade
- Mizu Yaki Kurouchi
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Kurouchi
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Rosewood
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Ebony
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
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.
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.