Kurosaki Senko SG2
Gyuto 270mm. Yu Kurosaki began work as a smith with the Kanehiro Uchi Hamono and, along with his brother, trained under the famed blacksmith Hiroshi Kato. Over the past few years, he has taken his company to new heights with a slow but steady introduction of many excellent kitchen knife lines.
The Kurosaki Senko SG2 Gyuto 270mm is a relatively thin and light knife. It has a standard style profile and average proportions for a
gyuto of this size. The blade height of just over 51mm pairs perfectly with an edge length of 270mm. The first third of the edge is flat, transforming into a slight belly, allowing some rocking. The balance is in line with a standard pinch grip point and the overall weight is on the lighter side of 270 gyutos.
As with all Kurosaki knives, the Senko is graced with a perfect fit and finish from the super fine tip to the lovely handle. The Senko boasts yet another unique Kurosaki hammered finish, this time made up of tiny triangular marks that when polished, reflect the light is a beautiful and fascinating way.
This knife is a perfect balance of form and function, at a most reasonable price, especially given the high levels of aesthetic finish and beautiful grinds. Highly recommended.
Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Weight: 7.3 oz (206 g)
Blade Length: 272 mm
Overall Length: 423 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.1 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 56.7 mm