Yu Kurosaki is a relatively young blacksmith with very inventive designs and finishes. He uses alot of stainless cladding. He works in his own shop just outside of Takefu Knife Village.
Gekko is the newest line made from world famous Master Blacksmith Yu Kurosaki. Using Hap40 which is notoriously hard to work with because of the small range in temperature for proper heat it cannot be done by eye. The Gekko(Moonlight) line has very specific grind and shape.
Length - 310 mm (12.25 in.)
Weight - 170 g (6 oz)
Edge Length - 156 mm (6.2 in.)
Heel Height - 51 mm
Steel Type - Hap40
HRC - 65- 67
Cladding - Stainless
Bevel - Double
Handle - Oak Octagonal
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use