Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Kaede Handle Rosewood Handle with Ebony Bolster with a hammered Damascus finish

with a hammered Damascus finish that reduces friction

with a flat rim (uraoshi) for superior precision

these knives are forged with iron to create the unique mist patterns known as Kasumi

and finishing it with a brilliant mirror polish

and utility

Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Kaede Handle Rosewood Handle with Ebony Bolster with a hammered Damascus finishOur handmade Yoshihiro Blue High Carbon Steel #2 Series Petty Japanese Utility Knife stands at the pinnacle of performance. It exemplifies intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, embodying the traditional Japanese craft known as Kurouchi, which refers to black forged knives. This unique forging style features an unpolished rustic finish, showcasing the craftsmanship behind each knife. With a hardness rating of 62 63 on the Rockwell