Minonokuni Homura Kurouchi knives are Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel in which the scale from the forge has not been completely removed. This creates a rustic appearance that also aids in preventing red rust. This method requires less labor and presents an opportunity to buy a premium steel, hand-crafted Japanese blade at a much better price. This line is preferred by many working chefs due to the ease of maintenance and superior performance of a Blue Steel blade. Rosewood handles with ebony wood ferrules.
