Yu Kurosaki AS Petty 150mm

Yu Kurosaki is a talented young blacksmith working out of Takefu, Japan. He is known for forging exceptional knives with excellent fit and finish in a variety of steels and finishes.  This line is forged out of Aogami Super, which is well known for its outstanding edge retention and toughness and a rustic kurouchi finish. Each knife is hand sharpened and fitted with a beautiful octagonal rosewood handle. This knife is stainless clad and requires little or no maintenance. Specifications Handle material Rosewood Blade length 150mm  (5.9") Thickness at spine  1.7 mm Blade Height 30  mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 62-63 Bevel / Edge Double (50/50) Weight 3 ounces / 85 grams Use & Care Handwash in warm water and towel dry Do not cut frozen foods Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives