Hand crafted in Niigata Japan with ZDP189 stainless steel, these knives are a little thicker than some Japanese knives with an old-school profile. Super high sharpness potential and edge retention.
- Gihei Hamono Japanese Knife
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- ZDP189 Stainless Steel
- SUS405 Stainless Clad
- Zelkova Handle w/ Buffalo Ferrule
- Hand-crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 244mm | Overall Length: 408mm | Blade Height: 51mm | Weight: 196g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.4 (B) 1.8 (C) 0.7
* 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.