Yu Kurosaki Raijin Gyuto 21 cm Cobalt Special

The Yu Kurosaki Raijin Gyuto 210 mm Cobalt Special knife, inspired by the Japanese god of thunder, stands out with its unique design, reminiscent of rain falling during a storm — which perfectly reflects its name!

Many of Kurosaki-san's knife collections use high-quality stainless steel, and Raijin is no exception. Cobalt Special is a unique steel similar to VG10, but reinforced in a unique way. Its fine grains in the steel structure allow for an extremely sharp blade, while maintaining ease of sharpening.

The distinctive blade profile is the hallmark of this master blacksmith's work, which is also impressive in the case of Raijin. The cutting edge is impressively sharp right from the start. The blade is combined with a solid, octagonal handle made of cherry wood and decorated with a red ferrule.

The blade profile has a universal shape that allows for both rocking motions and other cutting styles. The use of stainless steel makes it easy to keep the knife clean, even in a busy kitchen. However, it is primarily its aesthetics that attract attention at first glance, and Yu Kurosaki, as always, creates a true work of art.

Specifications:

Type: Gyuto knife
Blade: Cobalt Special steel core, stainless steel cladding
Handle: octagonal, cherry wood
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Total length: 37 cm
Blade length: 21 cm
Blade width: 4.8 cm
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm
Grind: double bevel
Weight: approx. 152 g