Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife Kaede Wood Handle Deba (Filet Knife) the VG-1 core is celebrated

the VG-1 core is celebrated for its impressive edge retention

Each knife is complemented by a traditional handcrafted Ebony wooden handle adorned with a Triple Nickel Silver Ring and affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster

combining beauty and functionality in a single

these knives boast an impressive Rockwell hardness of 64 to 65

Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife Kaede Wood Handle Deba (Filet Knife) the VG-1 core is celebratedOur Traditional Kurouchi knives are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, and this exceptional piece showcases a unique development in modern metallurgy. Unlike typical Kurouchi knives made from highly reactive carbon steel, this knife features a Kurouchi finish on stainless cladding, offering the rustic aesthetics of a traditional Kurouchi blade without the high maintenance care associated with carbon steel. The term Kurouchi translates to