Homura Guren range of knives forged by master blacksmith Itsuo Doi from Aogami #2 steel.
The Kasumi polish with the Tsuchimi Kurouchi finish give these knives a rustic, yet elegant charm.
- Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren Japanese Knife
- Blacksmith Itsuo Doi
- 225mm Gyuto Knife
- Aogami (Blue) #2 / Soft Iron Clad
- Tsuchime Kurouchi finish
- Burnt Oak Handle
- Hand Crafted in Sakai-Osaka, Japan
- Edge Length: 208mm | Overall Length: 374mm | Blade Height: 55mm | Weight: 243g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.9 (B) 2.5 (C) 1.1
* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only
* High carbon steel kitchen knives will change colour (patina) during use, 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.