An extremely limited, special run by Sakai Takayuki, an elegant, carbon steel workhorse.
- Sakai Takayuki Sanpou Japanese Knife
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- Kasumi Finish
- Shirogami (White) #2 / Soft Iron Clad
- HRC 62-63
- Mono Wenge Japanese Handle
- Crafted in Sakai-Osaka, Japan
- Edge Length: 231mm | Overall Length: 391mm | Blade Height: 53mm | Weight: 253g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 4.0 (B) 3.5 (C) 0.9
* 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
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 choo