Crafted in Sakai, Japan by renowned blacksmith Kikuchiyo, and sharpened by up and coming star Ren. This is a special knife and amazing value for such a high quality hand forged steel blade. Ren is the grandson of one of the best sharpeners that ever graced Japan's shore's, Morihiro San. These knives are being sold close to cost to help him gain experience.
- Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Japanese Knife
- 210mm Gyuto Knife
- Kikuchiyo Blacksmith
- Ren Sharpener
- Steel Type (Please Select):
- Shirogami (White) #2, Soft Iron Clad
- Aogami (Blue) #2, Soft Iron Clad
- Japanese WA Handle:
- Ho Wood, Buffalo Ferrule
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 198mm | Overall Length: 355mm | Blade Height: 49mm | Weight: 156g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.4 (B) 2.4 (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.
* High carbon steel kitchen knives will change colour (patina) during use, care is required to prevent surface 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 choose.