{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-gekko-grutto-210mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Gekko VGXEOS Gyuto Knife 210mm Nashiji","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"217\" data-start=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"217\" data-start=\"183\"\u003eYu Kurosaki Gekko Gyuto 210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"219\"\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyuto – The Japanese Chef’s Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gyuto is the Japanese answer to the Western chef’s knife, designed as a true multipurpose blade. With a gently curved belly and pointed tip, it’s suitable for slicing, chopping, and rocking through a wide variety of ingredients. 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His signature finishes — such as Shizuku (raindrop) and Fujin (wind god) — have earned him worldwide recognition among chefs, home cooks and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eVGXEOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eAn advanced stainless steel engineered for high wear resistance, excellent edge retention and long-term durability — a superb choice for a hardworking kitchen knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1827\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e• Hand wash only — never use a dishwasher\u003cbr data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e• Dry thoroughly after use\u003cbr data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003e• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards\u003cbr data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003e• Store safely: knife block, magnetic rack or saya\u003cbr data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003e• Sharpen with whetstones for the best long-term results\u003cbr data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1745\"\u003e• Stainless steels resist patina, but minor discolouration can occur with use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003eBlade shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto\u003cbr data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yu Kurosaki\u003cbr data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VGXEOS\u003cbr data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1934\"\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1957\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003eBlade finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eAge Restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"2048\"\u003eYou must be \u003cstrong data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003e18 or over\u003c\/strong\u003e to purchase this knife. 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