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Yu Kurosaki SG2 Shizuku Sakimaru Sujihiki 450mm

$4,490.00 AUD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Sakimaru Sujihiki

Blade Material

SG2 Steel Core + Stainless Tsuchime Clad, Mirror Finish

Handle Material

Octagon Ebony w/ Double Polished Spacers

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

400mm

Overall Length

577mm

Spine Thickness

3.4mm/3.3mm

Blade Height

45mm

Weight

396g

HRC

~63

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Sakimaru knife is a specialized Japanese knife, often regarded as a variation of the traditional sashimi knife. It features a long, slender, and gracefully curved blade, designed for making precise, thin cuts of fish, particularly for sashimi. The Sakimaru's elongated shape allows for drawing long, uninterrupted slices, embodying the art of Japanese culinary techniques.

Steel Type

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information

Introducing

Yu Kurosaki

Yu Kurosaki has become one of Japan’s most celebrated blacksmiths — known for his bold aesthetic choices, cutting-edge techniques, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional knifemaking. Beginning his journey in his teens and apprenticing for 12 years under Hiroshi Kato, Kurosaki established his own forge in 2014 and has since earned recognition from the Japanese government as the youngest ever to be named a Master Blacksmith.

His knives are instantly recognizable for their striking Tsuchime and Suminagashi finishes, thin grinds, and use of high-performance steels such as SG2, HAP40, and stainless-clad Blue Super. Kurosaki’s Fujin series, with its dramatic wind-patterned hammer finish, helped cement his reputation as a blacksmith who blends artistry and technical brilliance in equal measure.