{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-petty-senko-ei-sg2-150mm-ironwood","title":"Yu Kurosaki Petty Senko Ei SG2 150mm (5.9\") [Ironwood]","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurosaki Petty from the Senko line is another special blade from the hands of the talented master blacksmith Yu Kurosaki.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Senko Ei knives have three specific features: \u003cstrong\u003eK-tip, offset blade, and unique triangle-shaped \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehammer imprints\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top part of the blade, which resemble a dazzling diamond pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning collector's item that showcases the amazing skills of the renowned master blacksmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA protective saya made from plastic is included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e→ The Ei series has a \u003cstrong\u003eblade\u003c\/strong\u003e that is positioned slightly\u003cstrong\u003e lower and offset\u003c\/strong\u003e in relation to the handle. The advantage of this design is that it has greater knuckle clearance, even though the blade is of a normal width for a multi\/purpose petty knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e→ The\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epronounced “K-tip”\u003c\/strong\u003e allows piercing and precise, delicate work. \u003cbr\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA slight \u003cstrong\u003ecurve between the tip and the midsection\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the belly of the blade perfect for rocking back-and-forth motions while cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e→ The 150mm (5.9\") blade is perfect for delicate prep work—be it filleting smaller fish, trimming meat, or peeling and slicing vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe core of the knife is made of \u003cstrong\u003eR2\/SG2 powder steel\u003c\/strong\u003e that is hardened to around \u003cstrong\u003e62-63 HRC.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two layers of softer stainless steel protect the core steel. R2 is a high-quality steel that is easy to maintain and sharpen. It retains its edge for a long time—due to a high carbon (C) content of 1.5%. The steel is also high in chromium (Cr)—around 15%, which adds to corrosion resistance and Molybdenum (Mo) which improves the blade’s wear resistance. SG2 steel blades will be able to achieve a fine sharpness due to the fine microstructure of the steel and will keep it—without having to worry about maintenance and corrosion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe steel is laminated, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel\u003cspan\u003e − \u003c\/span\u003ealso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e clad. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read more on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003eBlade construction: Lamination\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade (50\/50). The blade has a V-edge profile, which means that the blade tapers all the way from the spine to the edge on both sides at a common angle. This kind of grind offers a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe subtle combination of the migaki polished finish and the triangular hammer impressions is the hallmark of Kurosaki knives. The textured blade* ensures that food does not stick to the blade, and thanks to the unique shape of the pattern, the blacksmith has ensured that the light from the blade glistens as if from a water surface.\u003cbr\u003e*the hammer marks are made with a special hammer with a triangular structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead more on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003eBlade construction: Blade finish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe yo Western-style ergonomic handle is made from beautiful, dark ironwood that is rounded off with a stainless bolster. Two lavish mosaic pins hold the knife securely attached to the handle. Due to its symmetry, it comfortably fits in the hands of both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yu-kurosaki\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e is a talented master blacksmith who lives in Takefu Knife Village, close to the city of Echizen. His knives are well known throughout Japan and also around the world for their beautiful, unique-looking design and superior quality. Hammer's dents on the blade are his signature finish, and just like with snowflakes, not a single dent is alike. Needless to say (but we will say it anyway), his knives don’t only look great but they’re also made of high-quality steel and have a razor sharp, long-lasting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBefore opening his own \u003cspan\u003esmithy\u003c\/span\u003e, Kurosaki-san was the apprentice of Hiroshi Kato, a master blacksmith with more than 50 years of knife-making experience. Kato-san is one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village, where now more than 10 master blacksmiths make knives by hand and put them on display for visitors to admire and learn more about their craft. Kurosaki-san is the youngest blacksmith to be granted the title of Master Nokaji by Takefu Knife Village Association and is a senior teacher there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e☝️When you visit Japan, make sure to put the Takefu Knife Village to your itinerary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a short video of Kurosaki's workshop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/173355033?title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454927700314,"sku":"420107071726","price":530.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/YuKurosakiPettySenkoEiSG2YoIronwood150mm_420107071726_1.jpg?v=1756725069","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/yu-kurosaki-petty-senko-ei-sg2-150mm-ironwood","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}