{"title":"Knives by Makoto Kurosaki","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"makoto-kurosaki-sakura-r2-sg2-tsuchime-165mm-santoku","title":"Makoto Kurosaki \"Sakura\" R2\/SG2 Tsuchime 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 165mm Santoku from Makoto Kurosaki shares similar grinding and fit-and-finish qualities as the knives produced by Yu Kurosaki, the maker's younger sibling. This laser-thin knife features a minimalistic design and crater-like Tsuchime pattern, providing a lightweight and precise cutting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: Makoto Kurosaki \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Makoto Kurosaki \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\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): R2\/SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 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\u003eSignature Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 127mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 305mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 125g (4.41oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"Kurosaki\u003cem\u003e Makoto\u003c\/em\u003e\" (黒崎 真)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Makoto Kurosaki 黒崎 真\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakoto Kurosaki is a master knife sharpener based in Takefu Knife Village, known for his exceptional ability to create knives with ultra-thin edges, ensuring precision cutting and ease of handling. With expertise in various steels, from stainless to high-carbon, Makoto continuously refines his skills to produce superior blades. He began his journey apprenticing under the legendary Hiroshi Kato and now frequently sharpens knives crafted by renowned makers such as Yoshimi Kato, Takumi Ikeda, and his brother, Yu Kurosaki..\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\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 polyethylene 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":"Makoto Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45829579407579,"sku":"MUR2STXSK165GCWB","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MAR2STXSK165GCWB001_579d18fb-a95e-4dcb-b749-a935dcc80a41.jpg?v=1721654786"}],"url":"https:\/\/burrfectionstore.com\/collections\/artisan-makoto-kurosaki.oembed","provider":"Burrfection Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}