Hitohira Togashi Migaki | 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife (Shirogami)
$788
Crafted in Sakai Japan by respected blacksmith Togashi San, this Shirogami, stainless clad Gyuto is a excellent performer. Lighter and more nimble than other Togashi knives in this price range it has a great heel height and lovely balance.
- Hitohira Togashi Migaki Chef Knife
- 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife
- Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
- Sakai Japan
- Shirogami (White) #1 High Carbon Steel
- Stainless Clad
- Ho Wood Handle & Buffalo Ferrule
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 228mm | Overall Length: 390mm | Blade Height: 55mm | Weight: 193g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.5 (B) 2.5 (C) 0.5
* 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 (found in the core / edge of this chef knife) 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.