{"product_id":"kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-santoku-165mm","title":"Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Santoku 165mm is a stainless clad sanmai knife forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a double bevel blade with high corrosion resistance. This model features VG XEOS steel from Takefu Special Steel, hardened to 62-63 HRC, offering a fine microstructure that supports wear resistance and strength within a stainless construction. The blade displays a uniform high grit Migaki finish and measures 170mm from tip to heel with a 46.7mm height at the heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing between 124g and 145g, this santoku has a spine thickness of 2.0mm at the heel and middle, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip. It pairs with an octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood and a black buffalo horn ferrule for a sturdy grip during precise handling. As a stainless clad sanmai knife, it requires standard care to maintain its condition despite the stainless exterior. The Gekko line combines this functional geometry with Kurosaki’s distinctive craftsmanship, resulting in a tool designed for general purpose kitchen tasks where edge stability and ease of maintenance are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46314428104925,"sku":"KURO_XEGK_SA165","price":353000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KurosakiGekkoVGXEOSSantoku165mm-20250326-01.jpg?v=1743037013","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-santoku-165mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}