Yu Kurosaki AS Kokusen Ei Nakiri 165mm - Rosewood

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Yu Kurosaki AS Kokusen Ei Nakiri 165mm - Rosewood

Name: Yu Kurosaki AS Kokusen Ei Nakiri 165mm - Rosewood
Brand: Yu Kurosaki
SKU: YK-SENKOASRO-N165
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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel

Blue Super Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad

Hardness

63 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Moderate

3 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Nakiri

Blade Material

Blue Super Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Rosewood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

153mm

Overall Length

310mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

1.8mm

Blade Height @ Heel

54mm

Weight

158mm

An In Depth Look

Blade Type

The Nakiri knife, revered in Japanese culinary traditions, is engineered for exceptional vegetable cutting. Featuring a distinct, straight-edged, and rectangular blade, it excels in creating uniform, precise cuts and aesthetic presentation. Its technical design ensures efficiency and precision, making it a valuable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Steel Type Read

Japanese Blue Super Steel, an elite variant of the "Aogami" series, is a high-carbon steel alloyed with chromium, tungsten, and added vanadium. This composition enhances its wear resistance, edge retention, and overall toughness. It will still rust if left wet for too long, but not as quickly as any of the other carbon steels. Favored in fine knife crafting, Blue Super Steel is renowned for producing exceptionally sharp and durable Japanese knives.

Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Echizen·Blacksmith

Yu Kurosaki

Echizen, Fukui

A 12-year apprenticeship under Hiroshi Kato, earning Japan's youngest-ever master blacksmith title.

Coordinates

35.9°N · 136.2°E

Signature

Hammered finish, performance grinds

Steels

Aogami SuperSG2R2

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.

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Razor

Thing is sharp out of box, when you put your own edge on it’s game over. Will say for this knife maker it feels and looks a little less polish than other releases he has done, the spine isn’t as rounded sharp crisp wa that just needs a little elbow grease to break in. Would buy again love it for the veggie season so far.