Hand Forged Japanese - Kunihira Kokuryu VG10 Hammered Damascus Gyuto 180mm with Mahogany Handle

Behind the Sakai Takayuki knives comes a 600-year history of knife-making by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in Japan. Since then, the excellent workmanship and technology that create these knives have remained unchanged. This is also the reason why most people trust Japanese knives.

The 33-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor-sharp Japanese knife is hand-hammered to ensure the strength of the blade; and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness, and being stain resistant with VG10 steel.

This Gyuto is a versatile Japanese chef's knife, essentially the Japanese equivalent of a Western chef’s knife, designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables. Characterised by its lighter weight, thinner blade, and harder steel, it offers superior edge retention and precision. Gyutos typically feature a more subtle curve, ideal for push-cutting. SPECIFICATIONS

Knife Type: Gyuto

Steel Type: VG10 33 Layer (Stain-resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Blade Type: Double bevelled blade

Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")

Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")

Blade Thickness: 1.6mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Mahogany Pakka wood

Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")

Weight: 131g (4.6 ounces)

SKU: 24210 USE & CARE

- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.