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Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood
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Yu Kurosaki Shin-Gekko VGXEOS Santoku - Olive Wood

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VGXEOS Stainless Core, Migaki Clad
Hardness
62 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
VGXEOS Stainless Core, Migaki Clad
Handle Material
Octagonal Olivewood w/ Turquoise Spacer
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
170mm
Overall Length
315mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2.3mm/2.3mm
Blade Height @ Heel
47mm
gWeight
131g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Hand-forged from advanced VG-XEOS stainless steel in the prestigious Takefu Knife Village, this knife embodies modern Japanese craftsmanship. Its fine-grained steel offers outstanding stain resistance and a perfect harmony of cutting performance and refined aesthetics.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Echizen·Blacksmith

Yu Kurosaki

Echizen, Fukui
Yu Kurosaki

A 12-year apprenticeship under Hiroshi Kato, earning Japan's youngest-ever master blacksmith title.

Coordinates
35.9°N · 136.2°E
Signature
Hammered finish, performance grinds
Steels
Aogami SuperSG2R2
Yu Kurosaki has become one of Japan’s most celebrated blacksmiths, known for his bold aesthetic choices, cutting-edge techniques, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional knifemaking. Beginning his journey in his teens and apprenticing for 12 years under Hiroshi Kato, Kurosaki established his own forge in 2014 and has since earned recognition from the Japanese government as the youngest ever to be named a Master Blacksmith.

His knives are instantly recognizable for their striking Tsuchime and Suminagashi finishes, thin grinds, and use of high-performance steels such as SG2, HAP40, and stainless-clad Blue Super. Kurosaki’s Fujin series, with its dramatic wind-patterned hammer finish, helped cement his reputation as a blacksmith who blends artistry and technical brilliance in equal measure.
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