Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Gyuto 270mm Ebony Handle

Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Gyuto 270mm Ebony HandleThe Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Gyuto 270mm is a stainless clad chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a long blade with high corrosion resistance. Forged by Master Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, this double bevel gyuto features VG XEOS steel hardened to 62 63 HRC, a grade produced by Takefu Special Steel using a special melting method to achieve fine microstructure, wear resistance, and strength. The san mai stainless clad

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this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach that delivers consistent quality through skilled craftsmen working together to uphold traditional knife-making standards

The blade spine measures 5

This blade features Ginsan Silver #3 steel with a hardness of 60-62 HRC and utilizes nimai stainless clad construction with a migaki surface finish

The Damascus-Sanmai construction and V-grind geometry deliver thinness behind the edge for a smooth

The double-bevel kiritsuke gyuto profile pairs an angled k-tip point with a flatter edge optimised for push-cutting and long slicing strokes

The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and dark coloration

This tapered handle design provides a secure midsection grip for general-purpose kitchen tasks including slicing

Size: L125 mm  58 g

making this stainless-clad knife appropriate for users who require a reactive-free edge that withstands rigorous use without demanding carbon steel maintenance protocols

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a Kanto-style slicer with a rounded tip

They heat treat their blue 2 steel to about 62 to 63 HRC which I consider is optimal  hardness for blue 2