VG XEOS is one of the most interesting stainless steels Yu Kurosaki has worked with - a fully stainless alloy heat-treated to 62 HRC with a grain structure that supports a finer, more durable edge than standard VG10. Kurosaki builds the Gekko line around it in Echizen, Japan, finishing the blade road with a nashiji (pear skin) sandblasted surface that gives the steel a deliberately distressed, moonlit appearance. Gekko means moonlight in Japanese, and the blade earns that name - the nashiji texture shifts across the cladding in a way that polished steel cannot replicate. Laser engraving near the spine is a Kurosaki signature detail.
This is a classic all-purpose gyuto - long enough for confident slicing through proteins and larger produce, tall enough for comfortable knuckle clearance on the board. The 2mm spine runs thin throughout, giving the knife a light, responsive feel that belies its 210mm length. VG XEOS is fully stainless and highly resistant to corrosion - a low-maintenance choice that still rewards proper sharpening technique on quality water stones.
Care Instructions: VG XEOS is fully stainless and low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones with a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings.Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: VG XEOS Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)
HRC: 62
Edge Grind: Even (50/50), Double Bevel
Engraving: Laser Engraved
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Weight: 5.3 oz (152 g)
Blade Length: 215 mm
Total Length: 360 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 49 mm
This is a classic all-purpose gyuto - long enough for confident slicing through proteins and larger produce, tall enough for comfortable knuckle clearance on the board. The 2mm spine runs thin throughout, giving the knife a light, responsive feel that belies its 210mm length. VG XEOS is fully stainless and highly resistant to corrosion - a low-maintenance choice that still rewards proper sharpening technique on quality water stones.
Care Instructions: VG XEOS is fully stainless and low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones with a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings.
