One of the most popular knives we see from Japan. Crafted in Seki-Gifu from one of the best stainless steels (Ginsan Silver #3). The grind is a good middle-ground, thin enough to cut well but not too thin to worry too much about chipping. Still one of the best options as a first Japanese knife or workhorse for the professional chef.
- Hokiyama Hamono Japanese Kitchen Knife
- 210mm Gyuto Knife
- Ginsan / Silver #3
- Soft Stainless Clad
- Nashiji Finish
- Japanese (WA) Handle:
- Magnolia Wood
- Walnut Ferrule
- Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 215mm | Overall Length: 363mm | Blade Height: 47mm | Weight: 126g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.2 (B) 2.0 (C) 0.6
* 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.