Sakai Takayuki Ginsan | 240mm Gyuto Knife (Persimmon)
$338
Fitted with the exceedingly prized and rare persimmon timber handle, this stainless knife is a great entry point to Japanese knives, or a main knife for any professional chef or home cook.
- Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Japanese Knife
- Nashiji (Pear-Skin Textured) Finish
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- Ginsan Silver # 3 (Stainless) / Soft Stainless Clad
- Black Persimmon Handle / Buffalo Ferrule
- Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 245mm | Overall Length: 404mm | Blade Height: 49mm | Weight: 192g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 1.9 (B) 1.9 (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
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