Crafted from VG10 stainless steel, the Kurokage range from Sakai Takayuki have a distinct look and ample cutting ability. Grind is middle level, not too thin to overly worry, but not too thick as to affect cutting performance too much.
This is a high contender as a first Japanese knife, easy to maintain and a very cool aesthetic.
- Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- VG10 Stainless Steel / Stainless Clad
- Black Teflon Coating**
- Wenge Handle w/ Buffalo Ferrule
- Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 240mm | Overall Length: 395mm | Blade Height: 52mm | Weight: 197g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.1 (B) 2.1 (C) 0.8
* As our knives are hand-made (with natural materials like timber), small variation to size and colour may occur.
** Black teflon coating will wear over time, it can be scratched and marked during use.
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.