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One of the higher lines by Sakai Kikumori, great finish and grind for a knife at this price point. These sell out fast for a reason.
- Sakai Kikumori CHOYO Kitchen Knife
- Sakai prefecture, Japan
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- Shirogami (White) #2, Soft Iron Clad
- Ebony Handle, Buffalo Ferrule
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Mirror Finish
- Pictures show knife lacquered (for protection), mirror finish will be more defined when this is removed before use
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 229mm | Overall Length: 381mm | Blade Height: 50mm | Weight: 185g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.4 (B) 2.1 (C) 0.6
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* 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 rust.
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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.