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Yoshihiro Shiroko High Carbon Steel Kurouchi KUJIRA Whale Japanese Utility Knife (Type B) Made in Japan

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Blade Material High Carbon White Steel
Brand Yoshihiro
Color Type B
Blade Edge Double Edged
Blade Length 2 Inches

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  • Grade: Black Finish (Kurouchi)
  • Knife Style: Utility Knife /Dimension: L: 6" x W: 1.5" x H: 0.12"
  • Material: Shiroko High-Carbon Steel (White Steel)
  • Blade: Double-Edged (50/50) / Blade Length:2"
  • Hardness Rockwell C scale: 62
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The Kujira Whale Knives are hand forged Multi Purpose Utility knives that have a High Carbon White Steel #2 inner core with a "Kurouchi" Black Forged finish and handle. Famed for their playful and imaginative whale shaped handles and their durable edge retentive blades these unique knives are sure to be a conversation piece. The Kujira knife is perfect for camping knife and can whittle the day away on the back porch. From slicing off a hunk of cheese and paring fruit at picnics to handling small tasks in the kitchen the Kujira Knife will shine with its superior edge retention. The Kujira knife is also an excellent utility knife that is versatile for outdoor use and can be used as a simple woodworking tool that can even sharpen a pencil. Although carbon steel knives are not stainless, with proper care they can provide years of enjoyment.

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4.64.6 out of 5 stars79
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blade edge
Double Edged
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High Carbon White Steel
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High Carbon Blue Steel Stainless Clad
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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
79 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of sharpening, unique design, and performance of the kitchen knife. They mention it's a great gift and functional. Customers are also happy with the ease to hold. However, some feel the size is very small and not really useful for anything.

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27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife easy to sharpen. They appreciate the unique design and say it's a great compliment to their cheese board. Customers also mention that the knife is both practical and an art piece.

"Sweet little blade that I am sure will be useful for something!" Read more

"It’s cute. And sharp" Read more

"Well made and unique. High quality for a good price, they came in little sleeves with a cute logo too" Read more

"It's a very cute knife, but I was less than enthused about the qualify for $50. some of the black finish rubbed off/was missing out of the box...." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the kitchen knife. They say it's functional, practical, and an art piece. Some customers also mention that it'll be useful for letter opening and other paper cutting tasks.

"It’s a functioning knife! No doubt about it! I thought it needed to be sharpened when I first got it… nope! It’s fine!..." Read more

"...I like that it's both practical and an art piece. The free shipping was nice, but I ordered it on the 18th and didn't get it until the 30th...." Read more

"This is just beautifully made but questionably useful. Like a lot of "great gifts," it impresses but is maybe not something you can use often." Read more

"...intrigued by the design, but it turns out to be a very useful desk knife for letter opening and other paper cutting tasks...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it has a nice edge, the material is hammered high carbon steel in a 1/8" thickness, and that it's a pleasure to use. Some say that it is fun to take on picnics.

"Well made and unique. High quality for a good price, they came in little sleeves with a cute logo too" Read more

"...The material is hammered high carbon steel in a 1/8" thickness. The knife end is a 2" double sided, double grind edge making it easy to sharpen...." Read more

"This is just beautifully made but questionably useful. Like a lot of "great gifts," it impresses but is maybe not something you can use often." Read more

"...style and unique design and was pleasantly surprised at the top quality product I received...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife easy to hold. They say the ergonomics fit their hand perfectly and the knife has a great texture in their hand.

"...It's actually a bit too small for my grip. The ergonomics fit my wife's hand perfectly...." Read more

"...The knife it self is beautiful smoth with great texture in your hand...." Read more

"...It arrived on time and securely packaged. The knife feels good to hold, it's nicely weighted and it comes razor sharp! Perfect!" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife a good and fun gift.

"Great knife! Perfect item for gifts! Fast, secure shipping and beautiful presentation in leather sleeve." Read more

"Fun gift!" Read more

"Very good gift..." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's very small and not really useful for anything. Some say that it is too small for their grip.

"...It's actually a bit too small for my grip. The ergonomics fit my wife's hand perfectly...." Read more

"...The bug con of the knife is its size definitely looks a lot larger in the pictures and the price point seems a bit high even after searching around..." Read more

"Interesting knife. Looks good. Very small, though, not really useful for anything but looking at." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's expensive and disappointed to receive a chipped knife at this price.

"...size definitely looks a lot larger in the pictures and the price point seems a bit high even after searching around amazon." Read more

"Nice .....Pricey" Read more

"Disappointed to receive a chipped knife at this price. I have contacted the seller." Read more

So cute, but it’s a very real knife
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So cute, but it’s a very real knife
It’s a functioning knife! No doubt about it! I thought it needed to be sharpened when I first got it… nope! It’s fine! Really, don’t worry about it!In all seriousness, you’re getting exactly what you see: a KNIFE in the shape of a whale.You can use it for decorative purposes, as in, treat it like a weapon. Or if you’re an intelligent and able-bodied person, it’s a weapon and should be treated with respect. That’s all!I love it. If you’re into cute and dangerous things, I feel like a whale is a great analogy.
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TangoCharly
5.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical little knife!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
Size: 6.5"Color: Type CVerified Purchase
Sweet little blade that I am sure will be useful for something!
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Kyle Delgado
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little knife
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Size: 6.5 inchColor: Type DVerified Purchase
It’s cute. And sharp
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Celia Harp
5.0 out of 5 stars Ordered two
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
Size: 6.5 inchColor: Type BVerified Purchase
Well made and unique. High quality for a good price, they came in little sleeves with a cute logo too
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Stephanie Centeno
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute, but it’s a very real knife
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022
Size: 6.5 inchColor: Type EVerified Purchase
It’s a functioning knife! No doubt about it! I thought it needed to be sharpened when I first got it… nope! It’s fine! Really, don’t worry about it!
In all seriousness, you’re getting exactly what you see: a KNIFE in the shape of a whale.

You can use it for decorative purposes, as in, treat it like a weapon. Or if you’re an intelligent and able-bodied person, it’s a weapon and should be treated with respect. That’s all!
I love it. If you’re into cute and dangerous things, I feel like a whale is a great analogy.
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Stephanie Centeno
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute, but it’s a very real knife
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022
It’s a functioning knife! No doubt about it! I thought it needed to be sharpened when I first got it… nope! It’s fine! Really, don’t worry about it!
In all seriousness, you’re getting exactly what you see: a KNIFE in the shape of a whale.

You can use it for decorative purposes, as in, treat it like a weapon. Or if you’re an intelligent and able-bodied person, it’s a weapon and should be treated with respect. That’s all!
I love it. If you’re into cute and dangerous things, I feel like a whale is a great analogy.
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Matthew
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute Whale!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
Size: 6.5 inchColor: Type BVerified Purchase
It's a very cute knife, but I was less than enthused about the qualify for $50. some of the black finish rubbed off/was missing out of the box. The grind isn't super consistent & I find the steel or heat treat to be suspect because the burr is unusually persistent to remove when sharpening.
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Sotto voce
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun in high carbon cutlery
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2014
Size: 6.5"Color: Type CVerified Purchase
I first saw these in a Wired Magazine piece and decided it was a must have. From what I can find on Amazon, there are 5 styles in the series with the whales in different outlines. "Yoshihiro" cutlery is intended to add a Japanese notion of `happiness' in cooking. This is indeed a fun knife.

Amazon doesn't spec the dimensions and I suspected it was a small knife. The actual dimensions are 6" in length and the effective grip is within the 3" curved whale tail. The material is hammered high carbon steel in a 1/8" thickness. The knife end is a 2" double sided, double grind edge making it easy to sharpen. The whale has a seriously sharp blade from the factory.

It's actually a bit too small for my grip. The ergonomics fit my wife's hand perfectly. The leverage and ergonomics considered in the knife's design are impressive for the small hand. My wife loves it and that's the person I bought it for.

Note: These are hard steel, not stainless steel. They are not for the dishwasher. Like an iron skillet, you need to hand wash and lightly oil to prevent rust.
20 people found this helpful
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Clifton
5.0 out of 5 stars Whale knife
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Size: 6.5 inchColor: Type DVerified Purchase
This is so cool. If you’re a knife geek, you understand. I’m looking for the perfect sheath for it.
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Kristie
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little knife!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
Size: 6.5 inchColor: Type EVerified Purchase
I was really delighted with this design and had to have one, although I'm not a knife collector. I like that it's both practical and an art piece. The free shipping was nice, but I ordered it on the 18th and didn't get it until the 30th. As for the piece itself, the fit and finish wasn't exactly what I expected. The sharpened edge had a tiny nick in it, and the edge isn't even. Also, the black part of the finish is a little uneven in places. These are only small nitpicks that don't really matter, but they were noticeable to me. The knife is very sharp, and I'm sure it'll stay that way, although I plan to use it a lot. I wish there was some kind of sheath for it, but I'll have to do a search for that. Overall, a very pleasing piece. If they were a bit cheaper, I'd order more.
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Vanessa
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen cuchillo
Reviewed in Mexico on September 3, 2023
Size: 6.5 inchColor: Type EVerified Purchase
El cuchillo llegó en tiempo. Es justo lo que esperaba, con buen filo y lindo.
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