Kurouchi Knives
Blackened by quenching and marked by the blacksmith's hammer, Kurouchi knives are left unpolished. Razor-sharp and rugged, they have superior rust resistance to polished blades.
Blackened by quenching and marked by the blacksmith's hammer, Kurouchi knives are left unpolished. Razor-sharp and rugged, they have superior rust resistance to polished blades.
When sharpened or polished, their beautiful and stylish patterns change. Eventually, your knife will be unique. We also offer high carbon steel (Kurouchi) and polished (Suminagashi) blades.
Learn why our founder established Yoshimune Knives and what we stand for.
Learn about the traditional hand-forging processes and superior steels used to make our knives.
Visiting Japan? See our full range of hand-forged knives in person!