{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-raijin-cobalt-special-tsuchime-165mm-bunka","title":"Yu Kurosaki \"Raijin\" Cobalt Special Tsuchime 165mm Bunka","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew knives have Tsuchime as mesmerizing as Yu Kurosaki. Inspired by the Japanese God of Thunder \"Raijin\" (雷神), the hand-hammered Kurosaki \"Raijin\" pattern transforms loud thunders into a visually stunning pattern. The Jigane is then almost mirror-polished, to create this \u003cspan\u003efascinating theatre of mirror-reflecting geometries. With one of the most striking looks on a knife, this Bunka is hand-forged with Cobalt Special core steel, and heat-treated to 64 HRC for superb edge retention. The beautifully smooth grind and superb thinness behind the edge enable superb cutting smoothness. Fitted with custom walnut buffalo horn handle, with the premium option of ebony and wenge wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yu Kurosaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Yu Kurosaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Bunka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Cobalt Special\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyomen (Mirror) Like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 44mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWenge \/ \u003c\/span\u003eWalnut \/ Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 322mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWenge: 138g (4.87oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWalnut: 121g (309oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEbony: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e144g (5.08oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eEchizen Yu Kurosaki\u003c\/em\u003e\" (越前 黒崎優)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yu Kurosaki 黒崎 優\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young artisan in his forties, Yu Kurosaki has become one of leading knife makers in Japan, winning top awards and attention for his hand-forged knives especially his Tsuchime finish. Inheriting over 700 years of knife making skills from previous generations of Echizen artisans, Mr Kurosaki has focused his career on making knives that give unforgettable impressions and incredible cutting pleasures. Yu's unique Tsuchime design, as seen in his Shizuku and Raijin series, are not only aesthetically magnificent but also incredibly functional when it comes to making food less likely to stick to blades. Today, Yu's works, hand made in small batches, have become so popular overseas that his top knives like the ones featured in Burrfection Store are increasingly hard to come by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Wenge \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":48305165074630,"sku":"ggi1791900073511","price":188.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":48305165107398,"sku":"fob1791900073512","price":185.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebony \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":48305165140166,"sku":"cgr1791900073513","price":188.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebony \/ White Buffalo Horn","offer_id":48305165172934,"sku":"ags1791900073514","price":204.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/7575\/9046\/files\/yu-kurosaki-raijin-cobalt-special-tsuchime-165mm-bunka_1.jpg?v=1791900079","url":"https:\/\/uravelli.com\/products\/yu-kurosaki-raijin-cobalt-special-tsuchime-165mm-bunka","provider":"Elarune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}