Yu Kurosaki HAP40 Gekko kiritsuke sujihiki 270mm

The Yu Kurosaki HAP40 Gekko kiritsuke sujihiki 210mm is a premium Japanese knife handcrafted by Yu Kurosaki, a renowned blacksmith from Echizen, Japan.

This knife features a blade made from HAP40 steel, known for its exceptional edge retention, making it ideal for prolonged use in a professional kitchen. Notably, this batch of the Gekko series will be the last to use HAP40 steel, as Yu Kurosaki is transitioning to VG-XEOS for future Gekko series knives.

The sujihiki blade is specifically designed for slicing boneless proteins, making it perfect for tasks such as slicing meat or fish. With its precise cutting performance and excellent edge retention, this knife is a top choice for professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts alike.

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Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
Location: Echizen, Fukui, Japan
Knife type: kiritsuke sujihiki
Finish: migaki

Construction type: warikomi
Cladding: stainless clad
Core steel: HAP40
Steel type: semi-stainless steel

Overall length: 421mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 265mm
Blade height at heel: 43.9mm
Spine thickness at handle: 2.2mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.1mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.0mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 167g
*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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