Description
⚡️Kurosaki Yu "Senko Rei" SG2 Powder Steel Gyuto 27cm – White Turquoise Integrated Handle⚡
🔥Brand: Kurosaki Yu – Senko Rei
🔪YouTube (Knife Demo Video): https://youtu.be/hvr2orNvoa4
🔪Knife Type: Gyuto
🔪Steel: SG2 Powder Steel
🔪Rust Resistance: High
🔪Size: 27cm
🔪Handle: White Ferrule Wa-Handle
🔪Saya: Optional add-on (various materials available)
🔪Thickness: ≈2mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈5.7cm
🔪Weight: ≈218g
Brand Introduction:
Kurosaki Yu, based in Echizen, is one of Japan’s youngest certified traditional craftsmen. Officially recognized in 2019, he is acclaimed for blending functionality with striking aesthetics. His popular series—Shizuku, Fujin, Raijin, Senko, Shingetsu, and Kuro-Senko—are beloved by chefs worldwide and widely regarded as must-own professional knives.
Steel Introduction:
SG2 (also known as R2) is a high-performance powdered stainless steel with the following components:
Carbon: 1.25–1.50%, Chromium: 14.0–16.0%, Molybdenum: 2.0–3.0%, Vanadium: 1.8–2.5%, Tungsten: 1.5%.
It achieves HRC 62–64 with proper heat treatment, delivering outstanding edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance—making it an ideal choice for chefs who demand excellence.
Knife Type Introduction:
The Gyuto is a Japanese chef’s knife primarily used for slicing, portioning, and preparing meat, especially premium wagyu. Its long, narrow blade allows for smooth, continuous cuts and precision control. Ideal for both professional kitchens and serious home cooks.