This is a cool, comfortable, 100% cotton Yu Kurosaki 165mm Bunka HAP40 Gekko Oak Handle for the brand fan in your life. It’s got a nice relaxed fit, with a little bit of stretch so it’s easy to move in. It’s an easy Yu Kurosaki 165mm Bunka HAP40 Gekko Oak Handle to throw on that looks good with anything. It is made from 100% cotton, and will be your favorite item from now on.
Forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu Japan. Yu Kurosaki is a relatively young blacksmith working out of Takefu Japan, he began smithing in 2002 and apprenticed under Hiroshi Kato. Kurosaki-san incorporates many of his own designs utilizing new steels as well as working in more traditional materials.
Hap 40 made by Hitachi’s Yasugi Specialty Steels is a high alloy powder metal with exceptionally excellent edge holding and toughness. HAP 40 is not a stainless alloy but rusts slowly given it’s rich alloy composition, sometimes referred to as ‘semi-stainless’.
Steel Type |
HAP40 Semi-Stainless |
Handle Material |
Oak |
Weight |
133g |
Total Length |
314mm |
Cutting Edge Length |
174mm |
Height at Heel |
46mm |
Width |
2.02mm |