Gekko means moonlight in Japanese - a name that suits the nashiji (pear skin) finish on the blade road, a sandblasted texture that catches light across the cladding in a way polished steel cannot replicate. Yu Kurosaki forges the Gekko line in Echizen using VG XEOS stainless steel - a fully stainless alloy developed specifically for cutlery and heat-treated to 62 HRC, with a grain structure that supports a finer, more durable edge than standard VG10. CKTG was the second international account Kurosaki accepted after finishing his apprenticeship - a relationship built over a decade of production before his work became as widely known as it is today.
The Gekko 130mm Petty is the most compact and precise knife in the line - built for in-hand work, detail cuts, and tight tasks where a longer blade gets in the way. VG XEOS at 62 HRC holds a keen edge through sustained use and resists corrosion without reactive care. The convex grind delivers out-of-the-box sharpness and food release that is characteristic of every Kurosaki line.
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: 2.5 oz (70 g)
Blade Length: 133 mm
Total Length: 262 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 29 mm
The Gekko 130mm Petty is the most compact and precise knife in the line - built for in-hand work, detail cuts, and tight tasks where a longer blade gets in the way. VG XEOS at 62 HRC holds a keen edge through sustained use and resists corrosion without reactive care. The convex grind delivers out-of-the-box sharpness and food release that is characteristic of every Kurosaki line.
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.
