Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Santoku 165mmThe Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Santoku 165mm is a stainless clad sanmai knife forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a double bevel blade with high corrosion resistance. This model features VG XEOS steel from Takefu Special Steel, hardened to 62 63 HRC, offering a fine microstructure that supports wear resistance and strength within a stainless construction. The blade displays a uniform high grit Migaki

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offering a controllable chopping geometry that serves as a compact everyday option for home cooks

The octagonal wa handle is crafted from ebony with a black buffalo horn ferrule

Weighing 126g with a 47mm heel height

Takefu VG10 stainless steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and offers stain resistance through 15% chromium content alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance

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181 g  Total Length

The san-mai stainless clad construction measures 2

This workhorse grind pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal handle designed for durability and distinct grain texture

The Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki Bunka 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and professional chefs seeking a pointier Santoku profile with powdered stainless steel edge retention

reflecting his father Kazuyuki’s cross-cultural design legacy

Teak handle and  horn ferrule