This Zakuri 240mm Blue #1 Kurouchi Gyuto is a truly unique knife. The handles are larger than handles I have seen on other gyutos, though not prohibitively large so as to be uncomfortable for smaller hands (as long as a pinch grip is used). What does this mean? Well, better balance for one. Not necessarily weight balance, though it does help a little, but more bulk balance. The handle matches the blade, so to speak. The blade is a more robust shape. This is a knife just begging to get some serious use. Blue #1 is a great steel for knives. It has a very high carbon content, great ability to get sharp, and very good edge retention. Not too many knife makers use Blue #1 because it can be difficult to forge. This knife is not stainless will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust. The kurouchi finish on this knife partially protects the blade from rust.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Blue #1 Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 139.5mm
Handle Height: 26.84mm
Handle Width: 22.19mm
Handle to Tip Length: 257mm
Heel to Tip Length: 240mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.68mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.28mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.37mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.48mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.66mm
This Zakuri 240mm Blue #1 Kurouchi Wa-Gyuto is a special order knife with an ebony handle (horn color may vary). The Blue #1 edge takes a very sharp edge and holds it for quite some time. Blue #1 is, in my opinion, the best balance of sharpness and edge holding in a high carbon steel today. This knife is not stainless will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust. However, the kurouchi finish does partially protect the blade from rust.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Blue #1 Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ebony
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 141.5mm
Handle Height: 27.28mm
Handle Width: 22.18mm
Handle to Tip Length: 251mm
Heel to Tip Length: 241mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 4.1mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.73mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.56mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.35mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.91mm
This Zakuri 240mm Blue #1 Kurouchi Sujihiki is a double-beveled knife. This knife comes with a ho wood octagon handle with a buffalo horn ferrule. This knife is a very versatile size and shape. It would make a great all-purpose slicer at home or a wonderful line knife for a professional cook or chef who is comfortable with carbon. The blue #1 steel takes a very good edge and holds it a pretty long time. This knife is carbon, so it can rust if not cared for properly. The kurouchi finish does help protect the knife from rust a little.
Knife Type:Sujihiki
Steel Type: Blue #1 Carbon
Handle Type: Ho Wood Octagon
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 129mm
Handle Height: 21mm
Handle Width: 17mm
Handle to Tip Length: 258mm
Heel to Tip Length: 243mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 3.07mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.36mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 4.41mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 4.32mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.73mm
This Zakuri 240mm Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto is a truly unique knife. The handles are larger than handles I have seen on other gyutos, though not prohibitively large so as to be uncomfortable for smaller hands (as long as a pinch grip is used). What does this mean? Well, better balance for one. Not necessarily weight balance, though it does help a little, but more bulk balance. The handle matches the blade, so to speak. The blade is a more robust shape. This is a knife just begging to get some serious use. The Aogami Super edge takes a very sharp edge and holds it for quite some time. Aogami Super is, in my opinion, the best balance of sharpness and edge holding in a high carbon steel today. This knife is not stainless will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust. The kurouchi finish on this blade, however, partially protects the sides of the blade from rust.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Blue Super Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 153mm
Handle Height: 29.53mm
Handle Width: 24.66mm
Handle to Tip Length: 255mm
Heel to Tip Length: 239mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.54mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.57mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 4.15mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 4.21mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.69mm
This Zakuri 240mm Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto is a truly unique knife. The handles are larger than handles I have seen on other gyutos, though not prohibitively large so as to be uncomfortable for smaller hands (as long as a pinch grip is used). What does this mean? Well, better balance for one. Not necessarily weight balance, though it does help a little, but more bulk balance. The handle matches the blade, so to speak. The blade is a more robust shape. This is a knife just begging to get some serious use. The Aogami Super edge takes a very sharp edge and holds it for quite some time. Aogami Super is, in my opinion, the best balance of sharpness and edge holding in a high carbon steel today. This knife is not stainless will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust. The kurouchi finish on this blade, however, partially protects the sides of the blade from rust.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Blue Super Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ebony Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 153mm
Handle Height: 29.53mm
Handle Width: 24.66mm
Handle to Tip Length: 255mm
Heel to Tip Length: 239mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.54mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.57mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 4.15mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 4.21mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.69mm
This Zakuri 240mm Blue Super Kurouchi Sujihiki is a double-beveled knife. This knife comes with a ho wood octagon handle. This knife is a very versatile size and shape. It would make a great all-purpose slicer at home or a wonderful line knife for a professional cook or chef who is comfortable with carbon. The blue super steel takes a great edge and holds it for a very long time. This knife is carbon, so it can rust if not cared for properly. The kurouchi finish does help protect the knife from rust a bit.
Knife Type:Sujihiki
Steel Type: Blue Super Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 129mm
Handle Height: 21.49mm
Handle Width: 17.26mm
Handle to Tip Length: 258mm
Heel to Tip Length: 244mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.95mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.67mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 4.34mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 4.2mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 3.08mm
This Zakuri 240mm Blue Super Migaki Gyuto is a truly unique knife. The handles are larger than handles I have seen on other gyutos, though not prohibitively large so as to be uncomfortable for smaller hands (as long as a pinch grip is used). What does this mean? Well, better balance for one. Not necessarily weight balance, though it does help a little, but more bulk balance. The handle matches the blade, so to speak. The blade is a more robust shape. This is a knife just begging to get some serious use. The Blue Super edge takes a very sharp edge and holds it for quite some time. Blue Super is, in my opinion, the best balance of sharpness and edge holding in a high carbon steel today. This knife is polished on both sides of the blade. This knife is not stainless will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Blue Super Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 143mm
Handle Height: 29mm
Handle Width: 24mm
Handle to Tip Length: 259mm
Heel to Tip Length: 243mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.49mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.53mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.69mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.64mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.79mm
This Zakuri 240mm Blue Super Wa-Gyuto is a special order knife with an ebony handle (horn color may vary). The Blue Super edge takes a very sharp edge and holds it for quite some time. Blue Super is designed for excellent edge retention, and thought it doesn't get as sharp as white #2, take a very nice edge still. This knife is not stainless will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Blue Super Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ebony
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 142mm
Handle Height: 27.82mm
Handle Width: 21.92mm
Handle to Tip Length: 255mm
Heel to Tip Length: 240mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.29mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.79mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.53mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.34mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 3.62mm