{"title":"Steel Collection For VG XEOS","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-bunka-165mm","title":"Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Gekko line from Kurosaki san utilizes the latest steel called VG XEOS. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG XEOS is a material that offers a combination of high corrosion resistance and high hardness. This unique combination of properties is achieved through a special melting method that creates a fine microstructure within the material. The fine microstructure enhances several important characteristics, including wear resistance, strength, and quenching properties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e124 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e313 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e170 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e46.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e 2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e: VG XEOS Core in Stainless Cladding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863177199837,"sku":"KURO_XEGK_BU165","price":322.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KurosakiGekkoVGXEOSBunka165mm-20250326-01.jpg?v=1743036747"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-sujihiki-240mm","title":"Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Sujihiki 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Gekko line from Kurosaki san utilizes the latest steel called VG XEOS. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG XEOS is a material that offers a combination of high corrosion resistance and high hardness. This unique combination of properties is achieved through a special melting method that creates a fine microstructure within the material. The fine microstructure enhances several important characteristics, including wear resistance, strength, and quenching properties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e136 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e401 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e246 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e37.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; 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Ideal for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a high-performance, easy-to-care-for tool. Experience the blend of traditional Japanese knife-making artistry and modern steel technology.","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330235056349,"sku":"KS-GEKKO-PT130-OT","price":297.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KurosakiVGXEOSGekkoPetty130mm-TurquoiseRinga_b24d28c2-bce3-419d-8144-b27a7a16372d.jpg?v=1769745843"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-bunka-165mm-turquoise-ring","title":"Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm - Turquoise Ring","description":"Discover the exceptional craftsmanship of the Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm, a premier Japanese kitchen knife designed for precision and performance. 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Experience the perfect fusion of Japanese tradition and modern innovation with this versatile Japanese kitchen knife.","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330262188253,"sku":"KURO_XEGK_BU165_OT","price":339.99,"currency_code":"AUD","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"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-gekko-vg-xeos-santoku-165mm-turquoise-ring","title":"Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Santoku 165mm - Turquoise Ring","description":"Discover the exceptional Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Santoku 165mm, a premier Japanese kitchen knife that masterfully blends artistry with cutting-edge performance. This Santoku, meaning 'three uses,' is your ultimate all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, expertly designed for slicing, dicing, and mincing with unparalleled precision. Forged by Master Yu Kurosaki, the Gekko line embodies 'Moonlight,' featuring a stunning, subtle finish that softens light like the moon in the sky, complemented by a distinctive curving neck and sharp Kiritsuke tip for an aggressive, elegant profile.\n\nAt the heart of this Japanese kitchen knife is the innovative VG XEOS stainless steel core from Takefu Special Steel. This advanced material offers a remarkable combination of high hardness (62-63 HRC) and superior corrosion resistance, ensuring your blade stays sharper longer with minimal maintenance—perfect for both professional chefs and enthusiasts. The blade is finished with a uniform high-grit Migaki polish on the bevel and a dotted, polished texture across the body, creating a poetic and refined look.\n\nThis Japanese kitchen knife is fitted with a traditional octagonal WA handle crafted from beautiful olivewood. 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