Hand forged by 5th generation blacksmith Yasuhide Maeda. These knives are named after the Japanese black [Kuro] heron [Sagi].
These are rustic knives with a nashiiji (pear skin), kurouchi finish which helps with the food release.
Steel: Aogami Super (Super Blue)
HRC: 64/65
Construction: Stainless Cladding
Finish: Kurouchi
Blacksmith: Hatsukokoro
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade
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- Description
Hand forged by 5th generation blacksmith Yasuhide Maeda. These knives are named after the Japanese black [Kuro] heron [Sagi].
These are rustic knives with a nashiiji (pear skin), kurouchi finish which helps with the food release.
Steel: Aogami Super (Super Blue)
HRC: 64/65
Construction: Stainless Cladding
Finish: Kurouchi
Blacksmith: Hatsukokoro
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade