{"product_id":"kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-bunka-165mm-turquoise-ring","title":"Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm - Turquoise Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking precision tasks with easy care. Forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, this double-bevel blade features VG XEOS steel from Takefu Special Steel with a hardness of 62-63 HRC. The Bunka profile combines a straighter edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and chopping of fruits, vegetables, and meats. This specific steel grade offers high corrosion resistance and wear resistance through a fine microstructure created by a special melting method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is san-mai stainless clad with a uniform high-grit Migaki finish on the bevel. The blade measures 170mm in edge length with a 47mm heel height and tapers from a 2.0mm spine at the heel to 0.9mm at the tip. Weighing 137g, it pairs with an octagonal olivewood wa handle without a ferrule or spacer. The Gekko line is designed for excellent performance and ease of maintenance, though the thin geometry and high hardness mean the edge can be brittle if misused. This configuration suits users requiring a precise, stainless cutting tool for everyday kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330262188253,"sku":"KURO_XEGK_BU165_OT","price":371000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KurosakiGekkoVGXEOSBunka165mm-TurquoiseRinga_b77a03e9-3381-4070-a49e-c9c924ba9c01.jpg?v=1769746755","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-bunka-165mm-turquoise-ring","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}