Yu Kurosaki R2 Shizuku 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 R2 / SG2, which is well known for its outstanding edge retention. Kurosaki-san hammers each of these knives with a unique 'shizuku' or teardrop pattern and finishes 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  2.5 mm Blade Height  31 mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 62-63 Bevel / Edge Double (50/50) Weight 2.6 ounces / 74 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