Forged by Motokyuuichi Hamono, located in the Nagasaki prefecture, this Ginsan Gyuto is a great workhorse knife. Quite thick and tall for a Gyuto, forged with an easy to maintain stainless steel.
- Motokyuuichi Hamono Japanese Knife
- 210mm Gyuto Knife
- Nagasaki, Japan
- Nashiji Finish
- Ginsan (Silver) #3, Soft Stainless Clad
- Japanese Burned Oak Mono Handle
- Handcrafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 209mm | Overall Length: 356mm | Blade Height: 50mm | Weight: 184g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.7 (B) 2.7 (C) 0.7
* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.
* Semi-stainless steel (found in the core / edge of this chef knife) requires some care to prevent surface rust.
Japanese 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.