Naoki Mazaki is a solo blacksmith hand-crafting all aspects of his knives in-house. Apprenticing under legendary master Kiyoshi Kato, he is creating some of the most sought-out knives at this present time. The Mazaki Kurouchi offered here is a great value high carbon knife, Mazaki's newest profile is outstanding.
This model comes with an extremely rare custom Palo Santo & buffalo handle crafted by Taihei in Sakai Japan. We have chosen the most unique Mazaki finish we have for this, just 1 is available (pictured).
- Mazaki Kurouchi
- Sanjo, Niigata
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- Forged February 2021
- Nashiji Kurouchi
- Shirogami (White) #2
- Soft Iron Clad
- Taihei Palo Santo & Buffalo Handle
- Hand-Crafted and Hand-Forged in Japan
- 245mm Edge | 397mm Overall | 53mm Height | 215g
- Thickness: 5.7mm (Above Heel) | 3.1mm (Circa Centre) | 1.2mm (Circa 1cm From Tip)
* Non stainless steel kitchen knives require a small amount of care to prevent surface rust.
Japanese Kitchen Knife | Gyuto (Chef Knife)
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