The bunka is a versatile reverse-tanto format - the clipped tip adds precision for detail work while the flat profile suits push-cutting through produce and proteins. At 170mm blade length and 47mm height the Gekko bunka is a compact, nimble all-purpose knife that suits cooks who want precise control and a pointed tip. Yu Kurosaki forges this 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 finer than standard VG10 - and finishes the blade road with a nashiji (pear skin) sandblasted texture that catches light across the cladding. Gekko means moonlight in Japanese, and the blade earns that name.
CKTG was among the first international accounts to carry Kurosaki knives after he finished his apprenticeship - a relationship of over a decade built before his work became as widely sought as it is today. The convex grind that defines every Kurosaki line is present here: a blade road that curves outward toward the edge, reducing drag and promoting food release. Out-of-the-box sharpness on Gekko knives consistently draws comments from first-time buyers. The oak octagonal handle is well-finished and comfortable through extended use. Laser engraved spine.
What Customers Are Saying: Ralph bought this knife the moment he saw it - a Kurosaki he had been wanting since he started collecting Japanese knives. Out of the box sharpness was amazing. He describes the blade as super thin with an amazing feel working through peppers, and recommends it for both professional and home use.
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 consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings.
CKTG was among the first international accounts to carry Kurosaki knives after he finished his apprenticeship - a relationship of over a decade built before his work became as widely sought as it is today. The convex grind that defines every Kurosaki line is present here: a blade road that curves outward toward the edge, reducing drag and promoting food release. Out-of-the-box sharpness on Gekko knives consistently draws comments from first-time buyers. The oak octagonal handle is well-finished and comfortable through extended use. Laser engraved spine.
What Customers Are Saying: Ralph bought this knife the moment he saw it - a Kurosaki he had been wanting since he started collecting Japanese knives. Out of the box sharpness was amazing. He describes the blade as super thin with an amazing feel working through peppers, and recommends it for both professional and home use.
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 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: 4.8 oz (136 g)
- Blade Length: 170mm
- Total Length: 315mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 47mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) My favorite bunkaPosted By: Ralph
37 people found this review helpful
Since starting to collect Japanese knives I always wanted a kurosaki saw it and bought it asap. OUB was amazingly sharp, super thin blade as well amazing feel when using it on peppers. Would recommend for professional and at home use
37 people found this review helpful
Since starting to collect Japanese knives I always wanted a kurosaki saw it and bought it asap. OUB was amazingly sharp, super thin blade as well amazing feel when using it on peppers. Would recommend for professional and at home use
