[General Features]
Yu Kurosaki Moon Light - GEKKO - series are crafted out of HAP40 Powdered High-Speed Steel made by HITACHI Metals,ltd, one of the hardest blade steel in the world, which provides extremely hard, abrasion resistance, edge retention compared to the any other materials as Aogami Super, ZDP189 and SG2(R2).
Please be noted that HAP40 is a semi stainless steel, not the same as chromium-rich general stainless steel. For the daily maintenance, need to be wiped and keep dry after you use the knife.
The handles on these knives are Half Rounded Octagonal Oak wood dyed Japanese Lacquered (Urushi) that recalls the images of Japanese tradition.
[Product details]
- Knife Type: Gyuto Knife
- Blade Length: 270mm (10.6in.)
- Total Length: 435mm (17.1in.)
- Weight: 206g
- Blade Steel Type : HAP40 (Powdered High Speed Semi-Stainless Steel) Core with Clad Stainless Steel
- Blade Edge : Double-Edged (50/50 balanced, available for left-handed-right-handed)
- Blade Thickness : max.2.0mm
- Hardness Rockwell C scale (HRC) : 63-65
- Handle Material : Octagonal Oak wood dyed Japanese Lacquered (Urushi)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern and size may differ because each product is handmade.
*** Please be noted that the hand crafted stock is extremely limited and may take 1~2 months to restock if it should not be available.
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-SL270-OK8M | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 270mm (10.6in.) | 425mm (16.7in.) | 171g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-SL240-OK8M | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 240mm (9.4in.) | 390mm (15.4in.) | 142g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-CH270-OK8M | Gyuto Knife | 270mm (10.6in.) | 435mm (17.1in.) | 206g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-CH240-OK8M | Gyuto Knife | 240mm (9.4in.) | 405mm (15.9in.) | 186g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-CH210-OK8M | Gyuto Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | 360mm (14.2in.) | 155g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-CH180-OK8M | Gyuto Knife | 180mm (7.1in.) | 320mm (12.6in.) | 135g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-SA170-OK8M | Santoku Knife | 170mm (6.7in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 141g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-BK165-OK8M | Bunka Knife | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 140g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-VG165-OK8M | Nakiri(Vegetable) | 165mm (6.5in.) | 305mm (12.0in.) | 167g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-PT150-OK8M | Petty Knife(Utility) | 150mm (5.9in.) | 280mm (11.0in.) | 92g | Double edged |
| KR-HP-GEKKO-PT130-OK8M | Petty Knife(Utility) | 130mm (5.1in.) | 162mm (6.4in.) | 71g | Double edged |
[about Yu Kurosaki]
Yu Kurosaki makes very sharp kitchen knives with unique & stylish design on his blades.
His knives are not only super practical, great looking but also demonstrates some of the best traditional Japanese forging technique.
He is still eager to innovate new design and materials to pursue his ideals. We recommend you to try his piece of work.
"Echizen" is the historical area in Fukui prefecture, including Takefu city, as one of Japanese important knife capitals.
The kitchen knives made in the Echizen is called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years.
Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
