The vintage findings have been slim lately, here is an exception. SK Carbon Steel 240 gyuto hand made at this price cannot be replicated. Grind is a little rough aesthetically but on a performance side feels great.
- Yoshichika Vintage Japanese Kitchen Knife
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- SK High Carbon Steel Blade
- Rosewood Handle - No Bolster
- Micro Right Hand Bevel
- Made in Japan
- New Old Stock - Vintage**
- 243mm Blade Edge Length / 363mm Overall Length / 1.5mm Blade Thickness / 47mm Blade Height / 169g
* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made (some with natural materials like timber), small variation to size and colour may occur
** This particular kitchen knife is high carbon steel and vintage, new old stock. Although never used, small signs of age may be present. High carbon knives will change colour (patina) over time, some care is required to prevent 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.