



This Sanjo blacksmith has been making knives since 1948. The Nashiji line here is crafted with SLD semi-stainless steel and stainless cladding. A great introduction to Japanese knives.
- OUL Nashiji Japanese Knife
- 210mm Kiritsuke-Gyuto Knife
- SLD Semi-Stainless Steel Core, Stainless Clad
- Nashiji Finish
- Fusion Walnut Handle, Steel Bolster
- Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 198mm | Overall Length: 340mm | Blade Height: 47mm | Weight: 180g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 3.1 (B) 2.1 (C) 0.7

* Semi-stainless steel (found on the cutting edge of this knife) requires some care to prevent rust. This is one of the easiest carbon steels to maintain, but it is still worth noting.

Japanese 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.