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 and washing the blades to keep them from rusting. Edge sharpness out of the box is excellent. The knives also 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 Pakkawood
Weight: 4.4oz (126g)
Blade Length: 193mm
Overall Length: 334mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.0mm
Blade Height at Heel: 47mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Excellent Knife, November 16, 2024Posted By: Martin Schwartz
This is my second knife from Shiro Kamo. Sharp out of the box but after a couple of passes on a buffalo leather strop, it becomes a razor. Slightly shorter than the typical 210 mm gyuto, it’s perfect for the small area I have to work in. I have large hands and the handle is excellent. The balance point is at the pinch grip. Fit and finish is Takefu Knife Village quality. The only negative is that the iron clad blade is very reactive so you need to wipe it off and keep it dry. That’s a small inconvenience for such a good knife.
This is my second knife from Shiro Kamo. Sharp out of the box but after a couple of passes on a buffalo leather strop, it becomes a razor. Slightly shorter than the typical 210 mm gyuto, it’s perfect for the small area I have to work in. I have large hands and the handle is excellent. The balance point is at the pinch grip. Fit and finish is Takefu Knife Village quality. The only negative is that the iron clad blade is very reactive so you need to wipe it off and keep it dry. That’s a small inconvenience for such a good knife.
Beauty Posted By: Larry Johnson
3 people found this review helpful
This is my first knife with blue steel so I’m drooling at the prospect of sharpening it. I’m thinking a few passes on the Cerax 1000. But I stropped it on raw balsa and it got very sharp so I’m not to concerned.
Since it’s my first gyuto and of collectible quality it will stay in the box until I acquire another blade (or two) this size so I’ll have a suitable rotation. Such a great value.
3 people found this review helpful
This is my first knife with blue steel so I’m drooling at the prospect of sharpening it. I’m thinking a few passes on the Cerax 1000. But I stropped it on raw balsa and it got very sharp so I’m not to concerned.
Since it’s my first gyuto and of collectible quality it will stay in the box until I acquire another blade (or two) this size so I’ll have a suitable rotation. Such a great value.
