Yu Kurosaki is one of the most celebrated blacksmiths working in Echizen today - versatile across steel types, technically precise, and capable of a finish quality that stands out even in a region known for exceptional knife making. The Gekko line takes its name from the Japanese word for moonlight, a reference to the nashiji (pear skin) finish that gives the blade road a fine, sand-blasted texture reminiscent of the surface of a Japanese pear. VG XEOS is a fully stainless steel developed specifically for cutlery - harder and more refined than typical VG10, heat treated to 62 HRC with a grain structure that supports a finer, more durable edge.
The sujihiki is Japan dedicated slicing knife - long, narrow, and built for single-stroke cuts through fish, meat, and proteins without tearing or dragging. At 271mm blade length and only 2mm spine thickness, the Gekko is a fast, precise Japanese slicer that excels at breaking down fish, slicing roasts, and working through proteins where clean cuts matter. The nashiji finish on the blade road contrasts beautifully against the polished edge steel, and the laser engraving on the spine is a Kurosaki signature detail. Octagonal oak handle with a clean, understated profile.
Care Instructions: VG XEOS is fully stainless - hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods to protect the thin edge at 62 HRC. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only.
The sujihiki is Japan dedicated slicing knife - long, narrow, and built for single-stroke cuts through fish, meat, and proteins without tearing or dragging. At 271mm blade length and only 2mm spine thickness, the Gekko is a fast, precise Japanese slicer that excels at breaking down fish, slicing roasts, and working through proteins where clean cuts matter. The nashiji finish on the blade road contrasts beautifully against the polished edge steel, and the laser engraving on the spine is a Kurosaki signature detail. Octagonal oak handle with a clean, understated profile.
Care Instructions: VG XEOS is fully stainless - hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods to protect the thin edge at 62 HRC. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only.
- Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG XEOS Stainless
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 62
- Finish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Engraving: Laser
- Handle: Octagonal Oak
- Weight: 6.3 oz (180g)
- Blade Length: 271mm
- Total Length: 430mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 42mm
