Manufactured in Sanjo city, this blacksmith has been operating since 1948.
The blades are thicker than most Japanese knives we see. This grind type means they are closer to western style knives than most.
- Ittetsu Japanese Chef Knife
- Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
- 210mm Gyuto Knife
- SLD (Semi-Stainless Steel) Core
- Soft Stainless Cladding
- Ash Wood Handle, Quince Ferrule
- Crafted in
- Sanjo-Niigata, Japan
- Edge Length: 213mm | Overall Length: 367mm | Blade Height: 48mm | Weight: 175g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 3.7 (B) 2.0 (C) 0.7
* As our knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur. Measurements are a guide only.
* High carbon steel (found just on the core / edge of this chef knife) will change colour (patina) during use, a little care is required to prevent surface rust.
Japanese Kitchen Knife | Gyuto (Chef Knife)
The Gyuto, or Japanese chef knife, is widely considered to be the most versatile kitchen knife for both professional chefs & home cooks alike.
With a variety of sizes and shapes available, generally the Gyuto is similar to western style chef knives in shape, however thinner, lighter, made of harder steel and retains a sharper edge. They consist of a flat mid-heel section for chopping, a curve towards the tip for rock cutting and a pointed tip for precision work.
If you are going to purchase just 1 good knife, the Gyuto (or perhaps the similar Santoku) would absolutely be the knife to choose.