Shiro Kamo Yoru Blue #2. "Yoru" means "Night" in Japanese and these blades have the nice kurouchi blacksmith finish that bears their name. The blades are reactive so you need to dry them after using to keep them from rusting. The knives have nice walnut octagonal handles that are durable and attractive. These are great values from one of the master blacksmiths from Echizen.
Blacksmith: Shiro Kamo
Location: Echizen, Japan
Factory: Takefu Village
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Finish: Kurouchi Finish
Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel (Aogami #2)
HRC: 61
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Shot)
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Weight: 5.0 oz (144 g)
Edge Length: 277 mm
Total Length: 428 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.5 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 41 mm
