One of the newer lines from HADO, Shiosai represents outstanding value for this level of performance. SG2 powdered stainless steel, with a walnut handle.
- HADO Shiosai Japanese Knife
- Sakai, Osaka, Japan
- 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife
- R2 Stainless Steel
- Stainless Clad
- Mono Walnut WA Handle
- HRC: 62/63
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 198mm | Overall Length: 355mm | Blade Height: 46mm | Weight: 137g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.1 (B) 2.1 (C) 0.6
* The grind on these knives is very thin, performance is extremely high but care is required to prevent chipping or cracking.
* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.
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.