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Knife Information
Yu Kurosaki is now one of the most well-known blacksmiths in Japan. He experienced a rapid rise to fame through his beautiful knife aesthetics, his thin grinds, and use of exotic steels like SG2, HAP40, and stainless-clad Blue Super. The Fujin was among one of the first lines of his that contributed to this fame. The striking Tsuchime finish is now instantly recognizable and is truly a piece to be experienced first-hand.
Best paired with a wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Steel Breakdown
SG2 is a powder stainless steel made by The Takefu Special Steel Company in Takefu, Japan. It is, in our eyes, the ultimate combination of edge retention, stainless properties, and ease of sharpening. Having more carbon than the Carbon Steels like White and Blue, yet more stainless elements than VG10, knives using this steel are the best of both worlds without the downsides.
Knives with an SG2 core are becoming more prevalent in Japan due to these reasons. Their overall cost may be higher, but is well justified in our opinion.
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 120mm |
| Overall Length: | ~250mm |
| Weight: | 80g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.4mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Artisan: | Yoshihiro Yauji |
| Style: | Deba |
| Blade Length: | 168mm |
| Overall Length: | 317mm |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Single Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 7.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 6.3mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 2.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 125mm |
| Overall Length: | 252mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.75mm |
| Weight: | 72g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Nashiji Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Maple |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Nigara Hamono SG2 "Raindrop" Damascus Kiritsuke Petty 150mm - Maple
Nigara Hamono SG2 "Raindrop" Damascus Kiritsuke Petty 150mm - Maple
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Petty |
| Blade Length: | 140mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 31mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
| Weight: | 80g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core. Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple with White Spacer |
| HRC: | ∼62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Deba - Left Handed |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 312g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53mm |
| Bevel: | Single Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 7.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 6mm |
| Blade Material: | White 3 |
| Handle Material: | Oval Magnolia w/ Black Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 140mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 31mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.6mm |
| Weight: | 77g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core. Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple with White Spacer |
| HRC: | ∼62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 143mm |
| Overall Length: | 280mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 29mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.8mm |
| Weight: | 76grs |
| Blade Material: | Blue 1 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Mirror Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Magnolia w/Black Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | 63-64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Honesuki |
| Blade Length: | 177mm |
| Overall Length: | 312mm |
| Weight: | 185g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/Stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 Petty 135mm - Ebony & Blonde
Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 Petty 135mm - Ebony & Blonde
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 150mm - Western Ironwood
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 150mm - Western Ironwood
Nigara Hamono "Anmon" SG2 Damascus Petty 150mm - Western Abalone Handle
Nigara Hamono "Anmon" SG2 Damascus Petty 150mm - Western Abalone Handle
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel. His range of R2/SG2 Black Damascus had our jaws on the floor when we received our first shipment from him!
The first thing we noted was the impeccable presentation. A Palownia wooden box houses all his R2 knives and is lined with red velvet. The etching of these blades has left a dark, misty, striking Damascus pattern, and are dressed in Walnut handles. Beautifully thin grinds ensure fantastic cutting performance, and 64HRC guarantees phenomenal edge retention
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 154mm |
| Overall Length: | 270mm |
| Weight: | 119g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 31mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | ZDP189 Core, Stainless Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~66 |
Mizuno Tanrenjo Honyaki DX Blue 2 Double Sided Mirror Ripple Petty 150mm
Mizuno Tanrenjo Honyaki DX Blue 2 Double Sided Mirror Ripple Petty 150mm
Specifications
| Artisan: | Jun Mizuno |
| Style: | Honyaki Petty |
| Blade Length: | 142mm |
| Overall Length: | 175mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 32mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Weight: | 104g |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2, Double Sided Ripple Hamon, Mirror Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/ Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | ~64-65 |
Nakagawa Satoshi (Hatsukokoro) Blue 1 Damascus Petty 150mm - African Blackwood
Nakagawa Satoshi (Hatsukokoro) Blue 1 Damascus Petty 150mm - African Blackwood
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 150mm |
| Overall Length: | 260mm |
| Weight: | 88g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 1 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon African Blackwood, Blonde Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | ~64 |
