Japanese Artisan Yu Kurosaki Senko 270 mm Wood Handle Made in Japan
Description
Blade Length: Approximately 270 mm — ideal for general chef knife tasks such as vegetables, meat, and fish.
Steel: SG2 (also known as R2) powder stainless steel — offers excellent edge retention, strong corrosion resistance, and high performance typical of premium Japanese knives.
Blade Finish: Signature tsuchime (hammered / firework texture), a hallmark of Yu Kurosaki’s Senko line, designed to help reduce food sticking.
Handle: Natural wood handle (varies by stock; commonly octagonal hardwood such as walnut, rosewood, ash, or similar) — provides a comfortable grip with a traditional Japanese aesthetic.
Origin: Made in Japan — handcrafted by renowned blacksmith Yu Kurosaki in Echizen (Takefu Knife Village), one of Japan’s most respected knife-making regions.
