{"title":"Kurosaki Senko","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"k-s-special-kurosaki-senko-閃光-sg2-r2-k-tip-sujihiki-240mm-with-western-handle-and-free-saya-sp3","title":"K\u0026S SPECIAL Kurosaki Senko (閃光) SG2\/R2 K-tip Sujihiki 240mm, with Western Handle and FREE SAYA SP3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\"\u003eOne of a kind special Kurosaki Senko SG2 K-tip Sujihiki 240 mm with free saya. Western handle is made of Spalted Maple with metal pins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e================================================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 411px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e179g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e372 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e245 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e36.6 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2.0 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.9 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e0.8 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSPG2\/R2\/SG2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDyed Resin Western Handle with Metal Pins\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39977523544216,"sku":"KURO_R2SK_KSU240SP3","price":879.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC02275.jpg?v=1620957709"},{"product_id":"k-s-special-kurosaki-senko-閃光-sg2-r2-k-tip-sujihiki-270-mm-western-handle","title":"K\u0026S SPECIAL Kurosaki Senko (閃光) SG2\/R2 K-tip Sujihiki 270 mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKurosaki Senko Western Handle Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs a close partner of Kurosaki knives, we are able to secure a batch of his highly thoughafter, custom made western handle Senko knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKurosaki as one of the leading new generation blacksmith in Japan, is famous for is choice of high-end powdered steel, unique blade design but most importantly, cutting performance. His knife is very popular among professional chefs in Japan, even Iron Chef Jun Kurogi and sushi master Takeshi Saito \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sushi_Saito\"\u003eSushi Saito\u003c\/a\u003e  uses his knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Jun Kurogi and Takeshi Saito with Kurosaki Knives\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/4574\/6468\/files\/saito_600x600.jpg?v=1626679437\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e================\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSenko is another SG2 line from the young talented blacksmith Yu Kurosaki San, after the huge success of his earlier Shizuku SG2 line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe dazzling hammer imprints on the polished stainless cladding resembles diamond pattern and is where the Senko (translated as \"shine\") comes from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCompared to the Shizuku line, Senko is forged to be even thinner and more aggressive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTherefore, if you are looking for a knife that is with ultimate sharpness\/performance, and willing to take more care of it, this will be the knife. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kurosaki Forging at His Workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/4574\/6468\/files\/5V8A0480_600x600.jpg?v=1626678457\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 411px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e223 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e404 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e267 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e42.8 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.8 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.7 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e0.8 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSPG2\/R2\/SG2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCustom made cola-bottle-shape western handle with wood and dyed epoxy resin and mosaic pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40477074882712,"sku":"KURO_R2SK_KSU270SP1","price":878.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/1_8bb1cf84-c6c7-48d6-9e9d-e13afe1f250f.jpg?v=1626681584"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-senko-ei-sg2-gyuto-240-270-mm-western-handle","title":"Kurosaki Senko Ei(閃光 銳) SG2\/R2 Gyuto 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2\/R2 Gyuto 270mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife with an ironwood western handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring extended edge retention. Crafted by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, this blade features SG2 powdered stainless steel clad in stainless steel with a tsuchime hammered finish. The san-mai construction pairs a hard SG2 core measuring 62-64 HRC with protective stainless cladding, providing wear resistance and uniform carbide distribution through the powdered metallurgy process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 270mm gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. The ironwood western handle accommodates various grip styles on the double-bevel edge, which typically sharpens to a 15-18 degree angle. SG2 steel offers excellent edge retention but requires specific sharpening techniques due to its hardness and wear resistance. The stainless clad construction simplifies care as the blade resists corrosion during heavy use. Yu Kurosaki’s Senko line combines thin geometry with advanced steel for cutting performance, featuring his signature artistic hammered pattern that aids food release during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704007164125,"sku":"KURO_SGSKEI_GY240_IRW","price":799.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1630.jpg?v=1771982787"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-senko-ei-sg2-sujihiki-270mm-with-ironwood-handle","title":"Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Sujihiki 270mm Ironwood Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Sujihiki 270mm is a double-bevel slicing knife with an ironwood Western handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring extended edge retention. Crafted by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, this blade features SG2 powdered stainless steel clad in stainless san-mai construction with a tsuchime hammered finish. The SG2 core measures 62-64 HRC and provides high wear resistance, making it suitable for users who prioritise longevity between sharpening sessions over ease of resharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sujihiki measures 270mm in tip-to-heel length and weighs between 264g and 282g. The spine width is 2.1mm to 2.2mm at the heel and middle, tapering to 0.8mm near the tip, while blade height ranges from 55.3mm to 60.8mm. The stainless cladding ensures the blade remains reactive-free during use, and the Western handle configuration pairs with the long cutting edge for sustained slicing tasks. Yu Kurosaki’s Senko line combines thin geometry with advanced powdered metallurgy to achieve strength and consistent performance in professional kitchen environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43783204405469,"sku":"","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1644.jpg?v=1771983222"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-senko-sg2-k-tip-gyuto-240mm","title":"Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 K-tip Gyuto 240mm Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 K-tip Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife by Yu Kurosaki featuring SG2 powdered stainless steel and an ebony handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise tip control. This K-tip profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with a clipped point and flatter edge, optimising the blade for push-cutting, long slicing strokes, and detailed scoring work. The 240mm size provides ample length for processing larger ingredients while maintaining manoeuvrability for deliberate, tip-led precision tasks in a professional or dedicated home kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed from SG2 powdered stainless steel hardened to 62-64 HRC, this san-mai stainless clad blade offers high wear resistance and edge retention. The Tsuchime hammered finish distinguishes the Senko line visually and functionally. While the steel delivers excellent performance out of the box, its powdered metallurgy makes it relatively hard to sharpen when maintenance is required. The octagonal ebony handle features a subtle taper for a secure grip and balances the 215g weight. 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