Hitohira Ashi Hamono | 270mm Gyuto Knife (White #2)
$472
Crafted in Sakai Japan by legendary Ashi Hamono, this stunning Gyuto knife is something special. It is very hard to beat the supreme cut-feel of Ashi knives, one of our favourites at any price.
- Hitohira Ashi Japanese Chef Knife
- Ashi Hamono - Sakai, Japan
- 270mm Gyuto Knife
- Mono Shirogami (White) #2 Steel
- Japanese WA Handle (Please Select):
- Ebony / Buffalo Ferrule
- Ho Wood / Buffalo Ferrule
- N.B Buffalo Colour will vary light to dark on both options
- Handcrafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 261mm | Overall Length: 426mm | Blade Height: 50mm | Weight: 217g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.4 (B) 2.1 (C) 0.7
* These knives are thin, some care is required to prevent chipping.
* High-carbon steel kitchen knives will change colour (patina) during use, care is required to prevent surface rust.
* Carbon knives have a lacquer coating which needs to be removed before use.
* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and colour may occur, and images and measurements 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.