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's dedicated slicing knife - long, narrow, and built for single-stroke cuts through fish, meat, and proteins without tearing or dragging. 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 near the spine is a Kurosaki signature detail.
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: 6.3 oz (180 g)
Blade Length: 271 mm
Total Length: 430 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 42 mm
The sujihiki is Japan's dedicated slicing knife - long, narrow, and built for single-stroke cuts through fish, meat, and proteins without tearing or dragging. 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 near the spine is a Kurosaki signature detail.
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.
