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Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple
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Yu Kurosaki Fujin VG10 Santoku 165mm - Dark Maple

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Knife Specifications

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

Steel
VG10 Core w/Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Clad
Hardness
61 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
VG10 Core w/Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Dark Maple
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
166mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2.5mm/1.9mm
Blade Height @ Heel
46mm
gWeight
136g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

Care Information
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
Yu Kurosaki

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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