Kurosaki Senko SG2 Petty 150mm. Kurosaki-san uses SG2 powdered metallurgical stainless steel as the core steel of this beautiful knife. The hagane is covered, san-mai style, with a stainless steel jigane. In the case of the Senko, Kurosaki-san core steel is hardened to 62 HRC which results in steel with high edge retention that has good wear resistance.
The hammer marks of this new design resemble mini triangles and together with the fairly high polish give the upper blade surface a wonderful sparkle in the light. And while this unique and very attractive cladding shimmers in the light it also aids in the release of food in an almost magical way.
As with all of his creations, this knife is way more than looks. Kurosaki-san makes his blades with an eye towards performance. One look at the choil shots shows the sublime grinds that make the Senko a king of speed and agility.
The Kurosaki Senko SG2 Petty is a relatively thin and light knife. It has a nicely formed profile for cutters of all styles and generous height proportions for a
gyuto of this size. We have added a nice walnut handle for good looks, comfort and durability.
Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Location: Echizen Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: SG2 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Weight: 2.8 oz (80 g)
Edge Length: 152 mm
Total Length: 281 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.0 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 33.2 mm