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Review on Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Black Forged Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Shitan Handle (6'' (150Mm) & No Saya) by Thomas Unruh

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Light sharp and beautiful to use

Very nice and sharp. The price is alittle high but its a great quality knife. However some edges could of been ground smoother but a fantastic knife

Pros
  • With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 63-64, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #1 is prized for its high edge retention. It is sandwiched in between carbon steel in the traditional Warikomi style to add to its durability and ease sharpening. It takes a very high degree of skill to create knives of such exceptional performance and exquisite beauty with a steel of this caliber and is a testament to the extraordinary skill of the artisans.
Cons
  • The kiritsuke design, while unique and aesthetically pleasing, may not be the most practical choice for everyday kitchen use, particularly for users who are accustomed to traditional Western-style utility knives