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Kurosaki Shizuku 210 Gyuto

The most popular sized workhorse in the chef's kitchen just got even sexier.

Shizuku Series

This range is officially discontinued and can disappear at any time. Hammer-forged from R2 powder steel wrapped in a softer cladding, these knives are built to perform just as impressively as they look. The Wenge hardwood handle feels solid and purposeful in the hand, while the blade wears Kurosaki's signature random hammered finish—polished to a shine that not only looks spectacular but also helps food fall away instead of clinging on.

They're ground to a simple V-bevel, which means keeping them razor sharp doesn't require the patience of a Zen monk. And speaking of sharp, these things arrive with an edge so keen it's almost unfair. As for the looks? If kitchen knives were entered into a talent show, this one would breeze through to the final without breaking a sweat.

Kurosaki Knives

There are knife makers. There are great knife makers. And then there's Yu Kurosaki, who looked at centuries of Japanese tradition and thought, "Right... let's see how much further we can take this." The result is some of the most striking kitchen knives you'll ever see—bold, beautifully finished, and made with an almost obsessive attention to detail. He started forging as a teenager, spent 12 years training under master blacksmith Hiroshi Kato, and opened his own forge in 2014. Since then, he's become one of Japan's most celebrated bladesmiths, earning recognition from the Japanese government as the youngest person ever to be named a Master Blacksmith. Not bad for someone whose day job is hitting red-hot steel with a hammer.

Kurosaki-san is committed to creating practical knives that are also a thing of beauty.

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Note: The handles are made from natural wood and will vary in grain and colour.

 

Style Gyuto - Chef Knife Blade Length 212mm
Overall Length 355mm Weight 160gm
Blade Thickness 2.5mm Tang Pin tang
HRC (hardness) 61-62 Composition R2 clad in stainless
Edge 50:50 V bevel Saya Not included

 

Care Instructions

Knife care for stainless steel knives

  • Never put in the dishwasher.
  • Dry thoroughly after handwashing and do not store unless fully dry.
  • Do not cut through bones, frozen foods or extremely dense items.
  • Always cut with a smooth action and never twist the blade, sideways pressure will damage the blade.
  • Use Japanese waterstones to sharpen your knife.

For detailed knife care instructions read the care notes in the package or click here.

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