{"title":"Yu Kurosaki","description":"Yu Kurosaki works in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/takefu-knife-village\"\u003eTakefu Knife Village\u003c\/a\u003e where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. \n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKato-san taught him well, and now he’s considered a master himself. Yu Kurosaki began his blacksmith work in 2002 when he started working in Kanehiro-Uchi-Hamono. He claims he was not a natural blacksmith from the beginning and wanted to quit many times. After selling his first blade to a more than satisfied customer, his confidence and his drive to make great knives for happy cooks shot up. Needless to say, we’re VERY happy he didn’t give in to doubt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYu Kurosaki and his brother Makoto have a cult-like following in the world of knife nerds, much akin to the love most film-buffs have for the Cohen brothers. Yu-san forges the Masakage Shimo and Sasame lines, but has become best-known for his wildly creative lines that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kurosaki Senko and Shizuku lines feature stunning finishes and are made with a wide array of super-hard high-tech steel, while his Ho-Oh line shows of gorgeous damascus steel, layered with copper and brass. Whichever Kurosaki knife you have, I guarantee you’ll want to show it off.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"masakage-shimo-petty-120mm","title":"Masakage Shimo Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Shimo - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line was dubbed Shimo (‘frost’ in Japanese) because Kurosaki-san can manipulate his damascus steel to create X-shape patterns that resemble frost on a window. Shirogami, or ‘white carbon’ in English, is a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness. The stark black and white handle is really the icing on the cake that completes the eye-catching design of this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6770\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5449172164,"sku":"MAS120PE","price":321.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shimo-petty-120.jpg?v=1551831958"},{"product_id":"masakage-shimo-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Masakage Shimo Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Shimo - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line was dubbed Shimo (‘frost’ in Japanese) because Kurosaki-san can manipulate his damascus steel to create X-shape patterns that resemble frost on a window. Shirogami, or ‘white carbon’ in English, is a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness. The stark black and white handle is really the icing on the cake that completes the eye-catching design of this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e “Sujihiki” translates to “Flesh Slicer” and it does exactly what the name suggests, perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins and the extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. Making clean slices of brisket or ultra-thin applications like Carpaccio a breeze to execute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6770\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5676998020,"sku":"MAS270SU","price":512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shimo-suji-270.jpg?v=1551831993"},{"product_id":"masakage-shimo-santoku-165mm","title":"Masakage Shimo Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Shimo -\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line was dubbed Shimo (‘frost’ in Japanese) because Kurosaki-san can manipulate his damascus steel to create X-shape patterns that resemble frost on a window. Shirogami, or ‘white carbon’ in English, is a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness. The stark black and white handle is really the icing on the cake that completes the eye-catching design of this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6770\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5677009860,"sku":"MAS165SA","price":364.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shimo-santoku.jpg?v=1551831982"},{"product_id":"masakage-shimo-gyuto-240mm","title":"Masakage Shimo Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Shimo - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line was dubbed Shimo (‘frost’ in Japanese) because Kurosaki-san can manipulate his damascus steel to create X-shape patterns that resemble frost on a window. Shirogami, or ‘white carbon’ in English, is a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness. The stark black and white handle is really the icing on the cake that completes the eye-catching design of this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6770\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5677012804,"sku":"MAS240GY","price":512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shimo-gyuto-240.jpg?v=1551831990"},{"product_id":"masakage-shimo-nakiri-165mm","title":"Masakage Shimo Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Shimo - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line was dubbed Shimo (‘frost’ in Japanese) because Kurosaki-san can manipulate his damascus steel to create X-shape patterns that resemble frost on a window. Shirogami, or ‘white carbon’ in English, is a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness. The stark black and white handle is really the icing on the cake that completes the eye-catching design of this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you wont be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6770\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5677539524,"sku":"MAS165NA","price":364.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shimo-nakiri.jpg?v=1551831978"},{"product_id":"masakage-shimo-gyuto-210mm","title":"Masakage Shimo Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Shimo - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line was dubbed Shimo (‘frost’ in Japanese) because Kurosaki-san can manipulate his damascus steel to create X-shape patterns that resemble frost on a window. Shirogami, or ‘white carbon’ in English, is a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness. The stark black and white handle is really the icing on the cake that completes the eye-catching design of this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. 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This is a truly unique finish that simply looks like nothing else in the shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the shape \u003c\/strong\u003e“Sujihiki” translates to “Flesh Slicer” and it does exactly what the name suggests, perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins and the extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. Making clean slices of brisket or ultra thin applications like Carpaccio a breeze to execute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"27610\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14628469252,"sku":"MACP270SU","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/sasame-suji-270-1.jpg?v=1551816710"},{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-sasame-gyuto-240mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Sasame Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/pages\/yu-kurosaki\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e Sasame line is remarkably gorgeous. The shiny Cobalt Special steel is the perfect canvas for Kurosaki-san's expert hammering that lends it its eponymous finish. \"Sasame\" means bamboo leaf, and bamboo leaf is exactly what this line's surface finish evokes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the shape \u003c\/b\u003eInspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"27586\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40777153904814,"sku":"MACP240GY","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/sasame-gyuto-240-1.jpg?v=1759450903"},{"product_id":"masakage-shimo-honesuki-150mm","title":"Masakage Shimo Honesuki 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Masakage Shimo -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line was dubbed Shimo (‘frost’ in Japanese) because Kurosaki-san can manipulate his damascus steel to create X-shape patterns that resemble frost on a window. Shirogami, or ‘white carbon’ in English, is a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness. The stark black and white handle is really the icing on the cake that completes the eye-catching design of this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/b\u003eThe Honesuki is a Japanese style boning knife. Originally designed for poultry and small animals like rabbit, it excels for many larger butchering and fish filleting work. It has a relatively thick heel for scraping meat from bones, and a thinner tip for precise cuts. You don't want to force this knife through bone, but it's perfect for cutting through cartilage and tendons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxox-YEl5DA\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"2411\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21133705540,"sku":"MAS150HO","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shimo-honesuki-1.jpg?v=1570722733"},{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-r2-senko-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki SG2 Senko Ei Kiritsuke Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Yu Kurosaki Senko -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has to be the prettiest workhorse knife I’ve ever laid eyes upon. The name, Senko, means ‘flash’ in Japanese, inspired by the spark-like hammer marks on the blade. Kurosaki-san clearly loves blacksmithing, as he was inspired to create this unique design by the sparks flying off of steel during forging. I always appreciate a knife maker who does it for a love of the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SG2 stainless steel used in the blade is wickedly sharp stuff, capable of holding its edge better than most other knife steels. Kurosaki-san has made the edge just thin enough to cut like a laser while keeping it thick enough to be relatively durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki began his blacksmithing career in 2002 at Kanehiro Uchi Hamono, where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato. Kato-san taught him well, and Kurosaki-san is now recognized as a master himself. He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/strong\u003eSujihiki translates literally to 'Flesh Slicer' and it does exactly what the name suggests. 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He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/strong\u003eInspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, gyutos are a multi-purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias and “gyuto” even translates to “cow sword”. If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. The longer blade typically gives the blade a forward balance that allows it to work for you. 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He told me he wasn’t a natural at first and struggled for a long time, but his first sale inspired him to keep at it. We’re all glad he did. Kurosaki-san has since become best known for his wildly creative blades and finishes that are as much art as they are high-performance kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e The Bunka looks like a bonafide badass. It is a multi purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture.” A cross between the Nakiri and Gyuto, Bunkas can do it all. 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