The Gekko is a series of knives forged by Master Yu Kurosaki that shines just like its name "Moonlight". These blades look plain and simple from afar, but they will reveal their beauty when examined up close: the bevel is finished with a uniform high grit Migaki finish, where the rest of the blade has a dotted yet polished texture. This finish soften the light, but it is not as rough as a Nashiji finish. Subtle, elegant and poetic, it wouldn't be hard for someone to relate this look to the bright moon in the sky when examine Gekko under a spotlight.
The Gekko series can also be identified by the curving-down neck in front of the handle, a design feature that have been experimented by Kurosaki on previous models but much prominent on the Gekko seire. The signature sharp Kiritsuke tip(K-tip) replaces the typical tip on most profiles, gives this serie a more aggressive look.
The "New" Gekko receives a steel change to the old Gekko, the HAP40 core steel is now replaced by VG XEOS by Takefu Steel. The typical hardness of Kurosaki's HAP40 knives would be around 63-65 HRC, and the number on the newer VG XEOS would be 62-63 HRC. In exchange to the hardness, the New Gekko gains a much higher corrosion resistance, turning the semi-stainless Gekko to stainless. This makes owning this unique blade much easier for those who want spend more time cutting and less time wiping.
Measurements
| 210 mm | 240 mm | |
| Weight | 148.5 g | 195 g |
| Total Length | 366 mm | 401 mm |
| Tip to Heel Length | 216 mm | 248 mm |
| Blade Height at Heel | 48.3 mm | 56.3 mm |
| Width of Spine Above Heel | 2.0 mm | 2.0 mm |
| Width of Spine at Middle of Blade | 2.0 mm | 2.0 mm |
| Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip | 0.9 mm | 0.9 mm |
- Steel: VG XEOS Core in Stainless Cladding
- Hardness: HRC 62-63
- Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle with options
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