Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Gyuto Chefs Knife Ebony Handle

- Size Available in: 8.25" (210mm),9.5"(240mm),10.5"(270mm)
- Lacquered Magnolia Wood Saya Cover is Optional
- Made in Japan

Blade Length:

Kiritsuke Knife - 8.25"(210mm), 9.5"(240mm), 10.5"(270mm)

Product Description

Kurouchi translates as “Black-Forged” and this unique style of forging offers a characteristic look and an unpolished rustic aesthetic finish to the blade. With a HRC of 62-63, the core of Blue Steel #2 is prized for its high edge retention and provides an extremely sharp edge that is able to maintain its sharpness over extended period of time. The Kurouchi Stainless Cladding allows the blade to be more forgiving to moisture while still having superior edge retention and sharpness intact.

Our Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Knives are clad in 2 layers of full Kurouchi stainless steel that provides durability and protection without sacrificing its sharp cutting edge. Traditional Kurouchi knives will always be made out of highly reactive carbon steel but this knife is exceptional in that the Kurouchi finish is on the Stainless Cladding which is a new development in modern metallurgy and is highly rare and difficult to forge.

The most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have is a Japanese chefs knife known as a Gyuto knife. The Gyuto is a Japanese chefs knife with a curved blade that smoothly rocks back and forth and has an extended tip for quick chopping that can be used to cut meat, fish, and vegetables.

Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.

Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients. Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods.



SHIPPING

Domestic

Orders are processed by our studio in Los Angeles, California within 1-2 business days. In-stock items are estimated to usually arrive within 2-5 business days (depending on the carrier and excluding holidays). 

You will receive an email confirmation of your order within 24 hours of placing your order and an additional email confirmation with tracking information once your order has been shipped. We cannot reroute a shipment after it has left our studio.

International

International customers are welcome! We currently offer shipping to over 100 countries.

International buyers are responsible for any and all Customs fees and taxes incurred in shipping outside the U.S.

Please contact your local Customs office with further inquiries in this issue.
Please keep in mind that each country has their own Customs rules and regulations and it may extend the shipping time.




RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY

You may return or exchange items in their new or original condition within 14 days of purchase. We do not reimburse any return shipping costs. Please note that we may request you to send or email pictures of damaged or defective merchandise.

Returns

Product must be returned to our studio unused, in its original package in salable condition. Any product returned to us used or damaged will not be issued a refund.

Contact Yoshihiro Cutlery to obtain a Return Authorization Number. (RMA#). Please note that your return will not be accepted without an RMA#.

Ship your return merchandise to the address provided when you obtained your RMA#. We recommend using an insured and trackable shipping method as we cannot be responsible for anything lost or damaged on its way back to us.

Exchange

If you purchased a product from Yoshihiro Cutlery on eBay and you wish to exchange for an alternative product, please email Yoshihiro Cutlery.

Once we have received your item we will send out the desired product after the authorized exchange item has completed our receiving/inspection process.

Items not eligible for return or exchange: Personal Engraving or Custom Knives. Any product returned to us used or damaged will not be issued an exchange.




About Yoshihiro Cutlery

Yoshihiro Cutlery is a company specializing in handcrafted premium Japanese kitchen knives. With a history of over 100 years, the Yoshihiro knife brand has been a leading provider of premium kitchen cutlery in Japan. In 2008 we began offering our knives worldwide. Our base of operations is in Los Angeles, California, where we currently offer over 600 selections of premium Japanese knives to the residents of the greater Los Angeles area and internationally through our online store.

The Japanese culture is an exquisite blend of tradition and innovation and the same holds true for the Yoshihiro Brand. Our selections are far and wide from our Honyaki Knife Series, the purest reflection of the traditional art of Japanese sword making, to the ZDP-189 Chefs Knife Series, a vanguard of modern Japanese cutlery synthesizing cutting edge metallurgy with age old traditional techniques. The Yoshihiro Brand is a culmination of seven centuries of tradition intertwining with modern innovation inspired from Japanese ingenuity.

Our business philosophy is: "Ichigo Ichie (一期一会)," meaning that every moment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One great knife can be cherished for a lifetime. We sincerely hope that your one great knife will be a Yoshihiro knife. The performance is trusted and used by countless professional chefs worldwide. Our company has inherited the Japanese tradition of beauty and excellence. While knife making is one of the most difficult skills to perfect, it is where Yoshihiro excels.

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