Makoto Kurosaki Ryusei Petty

Hailing from Echizen, Makoto Kurosaki operates from his brother Yu Kurosaki's shop, nestled within the renowned Takefu Knife Village. While his brother mastered the art of blacksmithing, Makoto-san chose to hone his skills in sharpening, expertly crafting knives, sickles, and gardening tools.

The Kurosaki brothers, much like the Manning brothers in the realm of American football, have achieved a significant stature in their field. Both were mentored by Hiroshi Kato, a luminary in Japanese cutlery and one of the founding fathers of Takefu Knife Village.

The Ryusei (Shooting Star) series from Makoto-San introduces the use of VG7 semi-stainless steel core and stainless cladding. This particular iteration is beautifully complemented by a cherry and red Pakkawood handle. Each knife in the series is hand-engraved, adding to its refined finish.

Product Details:

Brand: Makoto Kurosaki

Location: Echizen, Japan

Sharpener: Makoto Kurosaki

Line: Ryusei

Shape: Petty

Construction: San Mai laminate

Core Steel: VG7 semi-stainless steel

Cladding: Stainless steel

Grind: 50/50

Finish: Hairline (horizontal migaki)

Blade Length: 150mm

Overall Length: 272mm

Spine: 2mm

Blade Height: 28mm

Weight: 75g

HRC: 61-62

Handle Type: Octagonal Wa

Handle Material: Cherry body with red Pakkawood ferrule