160mm Yu Kurosaki Gekko XEOS Wa Nakiri
160mm Yu Kurosaki Gekko XEOS Wa Nakiri
Yu Kurosaki is a phenomenal young blacksmith, and you can save some money buying a non-forged blade from his factory. The new Gekko profile provides your fingers extra clearance between the handle and the cutting board. Kurosaki recently substituted HAP40 powdered steel for new Takefu VG XEOS steel with a hardness rating of ~62 HRC.
Yu Korosaki visited District Cutlery in 2018 and performed a forging demonstration for our customers.
Location: Echizen, Japan
Line: Gekko
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: VG XEOS (HRC ~62)
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal oak wood
Weight: ~160 grams
Blade Length: 160mm
Overall Length: ~305mm
Thickness at Heel: ~1.8mm
Blade Height: ~52mm
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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