





From Sukenari, Toyama, this line is with one of our favourite steels (semi-stainless) HAP40. These have been fitted with old-school chrome ferrule Hitohira oval rosewood handles.
These knives a few extra (small) marks near the handle. Nothing major, just light scratches as is the case with many.
- Sukenari HAP40 Migaki Japanese Knife*
- Toyama prefecture, Japan
- 210mm Kiritsuke-Gyuto Knife (dual bevel)
- HAP40 Semi Stainless Steel
- Migaki Finish**
- NOS - Small Signs of Age
- Hitohira Oval Rosewood Oval Handle, Chrome Ferrule strap
- Handcrafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 204mm | Overall Length: 353mm | Blade Height: 48mm | Weight: 191g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.5 (B) 2.1 (C) 0.8

*As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only. Semi stainless steel can rust, some care is required.
** Sukenari Migaki finish is not as refined as some other brands. Deliberately more rustic they are focusing on heat treatment performance, not aesthetics for this line.
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.