The Yu Kurosaki HAP40 Gekko kiritsuke gyuto 240mm is a top-quality Japanese knife crafted by Yu Kurosaki, a renowned blacksmith from Echizen, Japan. Known for his exceptional skill and craftsmanship, Yu Kurosaki is highly regarded in the culinary world.
This knife features a HAP40 steel blade, known for its outstanding edge retention, making it ideal for prolonged use without frequent sharpening. It's worth noting that this batch of Gekko series knives will be the last to feature HAP40 steel, as Yu Kurosaki will be transitioning to VG-XEOS for future Gekko series knives.
While this knife is classified as a kiritsuke gyuto, it's important to note that it does not have the typical flat profile of a kiritsuke. Instead, it retains the versatile profile of a gyuto, making it suitable for a wide range of cutting tasks in the kitchen.
Overall length: 406mm Blade length (heel to tip): 246mm Blade height at heel: 57.1mm Spine thickness at handle: 2.3mm Spine thickness at heel: 2.1mm Spine thickness at middle: 1.9mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm Weight: 188g *Please note that measurements may slightly vary between individual handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives due to their artisanal nature.
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal oak wood Hand orientation: ambidextrous
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide
