Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Gyuto 270mmThe Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Gyuto 270mm is a double bevel chef's knife forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a 270mm stainless blade with high hardness. This gyuto features VG XEOS steel from Takefu Special Steel, hardened to 62 63 HRC, which combines high corrosion resistance with wear resistance through a fine microstructure created by a special melting method. The blade utilises san mai stainless

offering a balance between edge refinement and sharpening ease that suits users transitioning to reactive high-carbon cutlery

Edge length: 237mm

Leaves a very good finish

offering edge retention and sharpening responsiveness within the stainless category

An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip with minimalist styling that pairs with the artistic etched damascus cladding

273 mm  Blade Height at Heel

7mm at mid

Ginsan steel offers corrosion resistance alongside a fine grain structure that supports sharpness and straightforward sharpening

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but the edge eventually goes dull

this batch of Fujin is the more desirable Takefu powdered SG2

with spine thickness measuring 2