Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm

Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mmThe Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking precision with easy maintenance. This double bevel blade features VG XEOS steel from Takefu Special Steel, hardened to 62 63 HRC through a special melting method that creates a fine microstructure for improved wear resistance and strength. The san mai stainless clad construction pairs

I designed my own way of manufacturing process

the quality of octagonal ebony handle is subpar: the handle was not symmetrical when viewing from the back of the handle

(Nut shell cracking)

This is acthieved by over 3% of Carbon content in the steel (White 2 has about 1%

and this is the reason I was not able to fully commit on carrying all the other ranges of Tanaka knives other than the western R2 line

After a long period of trial and error and improvement

while the flatter edge profile supports effective peeling when held in hand

The Hatsukokoro by Myojin signle bevel is a line of  "practical single bevel" knives produced by Myojin Riki Seisakusho and comisioned by Hatsukokoro

which is perfect for professionals who is starting in the Japanese cuisine

This santoku features a 135mm edge length with a VG10 stainless steel core clad in stainless damascus

Senko is another SG2 line from the young talented blacksmith Yu Kurosaki San

Drawstring bag-Non-woven fabric