Crafted by one of the most respected blacksmiths in Japan from Shirogami high carbon steel, this Gyuto has a great feel in hand with a good level of fit and finish. It is slightly on the thicker side of Japanese kitchen knives, a great workhorse that still performs well.
- Hitohira Togashi Japanese Knife
- 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife
- Togashi Blacksmith, Sakai
- High Carbon Steel:
- Shirogami (White) #2 - with Tagayasan handle
- Aogami (Blue) #2 - with Sakura handle
- Soft Iron Clad
- Handle Type (Please Select):
- Tagayasan & Ebony Ferrule
- Sakura & Double Ebony
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- 199mm Blade Edge Length / 360mm Overall Length / 2.1mm Blade Thickness / 51mm Height / 183g
* Non stainless steel kitchen knives require a small amount of care 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.