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Kurosaki Senko Ei(閃光銳) SG2/R2 Gyuto 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle

Name: Kurosaki Senko Ei(閃光 銳) SG2/R2 Gyuto 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle
Brand: Kurosaki
SKU: KURO_SGSKEI_GY240_IRW
Price: 18523.00 TWD
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Detailed Specifications

Line	Kurosaki Senko SG2
Profile	Gyuto / Chefs Knife
Bevel Type	Double Bevel
Weight	285 g \| 10.1 oz
Edge Length	275 mm \| 10 53/64″
Heel Height	60 mm \| 2 23/64″
Width @ Heel	2.0 mm \| 5/64″
Width @ Mid	2.0 mm \| 5/64″
Width @ 1cm from Tip	0.7 mm \| 1/32″
Steel	SG2 / R2 \| Powdered \| Stainless
Blade Construction	Sanmai - Stainless Clad
Hardness (HRC)	62 - 64
Surface Finish	Tsuchime
Handle	Special Handle
Region	Takefu
Best for	Pro chefs Enthusiasts

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Yu Kurosaki's Senko line of kitchen knives is a masterful blend of artistry and cutting performance. Crafted from high-performance SG2 powdered stainless steel, these knives offer exceptional edge retention and durability, ensuring they stay razor-sharp even with heavy use. The striking hammered pattern, inspired by flashes of light, not only enhances the knife’s visual appeal but also reduces food from sticking to the blade during use, making each cut smoother and more efficient. With a well-balanced and ergonomic design, the Senko knives deliver an outstanding cutting experience, ideal for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks. Whether slicing through delicate vegetables or tougher proteins, these knives guarantee precision and control with every use.

Care Instruction

Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Yu Kurosaki

Yu Kurosaki, a master artisan in his forties, is renowned in Japanese knife making for his hand-forged blades, earning him awards and global recognition. His journey began in his teenage years, and after a twelve-year apprenticeship under Hiroshi Kato, he established his own workshop in 2014. Kurosaki excels not only in craftsmanship but also in innovative finishing techniques, notably seen in his Tsuchime and Suminagashi finishes. Recognized by the Japanese government as a “master blacksmith,” he is the youngest to receive this title. Highly esteemed for his unconventional blade designs, Kurosaki consistently surprises observers with each new creation. By blending modern metallurgical technologies with traditional forging methods, his knives boast unmatched quality, sharpness, and performance, cementing his status as a leading figure in the industry.

Profile: Gyuto

Chefs Knife
A Japanese chef's knife is known as a gyuto (牛刀ぎゅうとう） gyūtō), literally meaning 'beef knife'. Its blade resembles a flatter version of a French chef's knife. Japanese cutlery is known for sharpness due to its acute blade geometry, and the hardness of the steel used, sometimes exceeding 60 HRC on the Rockwell Scale A typical western chef's knife may be sharpened to an edge angle of 20-22°, while a Japanese gyuto generally has a sharper edge angle of 15-18° (or even lower), which requires a harder, more brittle grade of steel. In recent years Japanese gyuto have gained in popularity with western chefs.

A modern chef's knife is a multi-purpose knife designed to perform well at many differing kitchen tasks, rather than excelling at any one in particular. It can be used for mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and disjointing large cuts.
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Steel: SG2 / R2
SG2 (Super Gold 2, also documented as SPG2) is a powder-metallurgy blade steel made by Takefu Special Steel. Takefu describes a fine, uniform structure and lists hardness of HRC 62 or higher. The maker's heat treatment determines the hardness of a finished knife. Takefu does not publish its current chemical composition; the ranges below are reference figures.
Manufacturer:
- Takefu Special Steel, Japan
Nature: Stainless
Hardness: 62- 64
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Construction: Sanmai - Stainless Clad

Sanmai(Three-Piece) is a common construction for double bevel knives where two pieces of softer cladding steel are forgewelded to each side of a harder core steel. The harder but more brittle core steel will form the hard cutting edge after heat treating, and the softer cladding will support the core to increase the overall strength of the blade.
The soft cladding enables the thinning process to be a lot easier than a honyaki or monosteel construction. And in the case where the cladding steel are stainless in nature, it can offer protection for the carbon or semi-stainless cores against rusting and discoluoring.
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Finish: Tsuchime

The "Tsuchime" finish in Japanese kitchen knives refers to a distinctive hammered texture on the blade's surface. This traditional technique not only adds a unique aesthetic appeal but also provides practical benefits, such as reducing drag and preventing food from sticking to the blade during slicing. It's a hallmark of craftsmanship that blends functionality with artistry, making each knife not only a tool but a piece of art.
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Handle Specs
Profile: Octagonal WA
Material:
- Unknown
A unique handle crafted by the hamono, with the material undisclosed.

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Kurosaki Senko Ei(閃光銳) SG2/R2 Gyuto 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle

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