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Professional sharpness and Japanese aesthetics!
16.5cm blade in damascus steel: superimposed layers of stainless steel
Core of high-carbon (≃1%) Japanese VG7 steel
Hardness 61 HRC - Durable cutting edge and precise sharpening
Punch-effect hammered blade top: non-stick
Flat ground - Satin-finish blade
Octagonal-shaped walnut handle
Noble ebony bolster
Handcrafted in Japan by Makoto Kurosaki
Artisan of the Takefu Cutlery Village
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The Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus hammered santoku knife is the result of a marriage between Japanese tradition and contemporary technical demands. Hand-forged in the Echizen region of Japan, at the renowned Takefu Knife Village, this knife is highly versatile: slicing vegetables, mincing meat or cutting fish becomes a fluid, precise gesture. This santoku is appreciated for its maneuverability and efficiency. It is designed for those looking for a highly functional, handcrafted Japanese santoku knife.
This santoku features a 16.5cm blade, designed to cover most kitchen needs with ease. Its core is forged from VG7 steel, a Japanese stainless steel containing around 1% carbon, which gives the cutting edge excellent hardness(61 HRC) and resistance to wear. This carbon content ensures a fine, long-lasting cutting edge, while guaranteeing good resilience to sharpening.
Around this hard core are several layers of softer stainless steel, forming the damascene structure. These layers are not just aesthetic: they play a protective role, absorbing some of the mechanical stress and reinforcing the overall strength of the blade. They are also the result of expert craftsmanship: folded and welded by hand, they create a unique damascene pattern, unique to each blade.
The upper part of the blade is worked using the traditional Tsuchime technique, which involves hammering the surface by hand to create slight cavities, here like a punch. This non-stick relief reduces contact between the blade and the food, and allows the cut pieces to glide naturally without sticking to the blade. This is particularly useful for watery vegetables or fine foods.
Finally, the blade has been polished to a satin finish, giving it a sober, refined appearance. Theflat cut guarantees a clean, stable and linear cut. This combination of textures and treatments makes the knife both pleasing to the eye and formidable in use.
In terms of ergonomics, this damask Japanese knife features a handle made from walnut wood, a dense, warm species renowned for its natural durability and good grip. Walnut is highly resistant to humidity and offers a soft, pleasant feel, even with prolonged use.
The handle is cut in a traditional octagonal shape, suitable for both right- and left-handed users. This shape guarantees a stable and secure grip, limiting strain on the hand and wrist. Whether chopping finely or slicing forcefully, this shape ensures control and comfort of use.
The bolster in ebony, a dark-colored noble wood, reinforces the junction between blade and handle. Not only does it improve the knife's balance, it also adds a subtle, refined visual contrast to the whole. The meticulous fit between the different parts testifies to high-precision craftsmanship.
To preserve the qualities of your knife, it should be washed by hand only, using a non-abrasive sponge and mild soap. Wipe dry immediately after washing to avoid any traces of moisture. The dishwasher is not recommended, nor is prolonged soaking. Store your knife in its case, in a block, on a magnetic bar or in a suitable sheath. Sharpening with a Japanese stone will preserve the razor-sharp edge of the blade and ensure the longevity of your Japanese knife.
Makoto Kurosaki is a craftsman based in Takefu Knife Village, the cutlery capital of Echizen, Japan. The older brother of Yu Kurosaki, he carries on a family tradition of exacting standards and technical mastery. After apprenticing with renowned master knifemaker Yoshimi Kato, Makoto developed a personal style of rigorous craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Each of his creations is designed in small series, with precise control at every stage: material selection, heat treatment, hand-hammered finishing, handle adjustment... It is this know-how that enables him to offer knives with an assertive style, as powerful as they are elegant. A sure choice for lovers of Japanese kitchen knives with a strong artisanal identity.
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