Made by Yoshida Hamono, Kyusakichi Blue 2 (Aogami) Kurouchi Carbon line is an entry level line for those who is on limited budget, but really wants to taste the sharpness from a hand-crafted Japanese knife.
Blue 2 core offers ultimate sharpness, while the soft iron clad in Kurouchi finish brings a traditional and classic look to the hand made knife.
Measurements
| 210 mm | 240 mm | |
| Weight | 143.7 g | 182.2 g |
| Total Length | 354 mm | 383 mm |
| Tip to Heel Length | 215 mm | 243 mm |
| Blade Height at Heel | 46.6 mm | 51.2 mm |
| Width of Spine Above Heel | 2.7 mm | 2.7 mm |
| Width of Spine at Middle of Blade | 1.6 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip | 0.9 mm | 0.9 mm |
Steel: Blue Steel
Hardness: HRC 62-63
Handle Design: Ho-wood Handle