Product Description
About the Gyuto
If you’re looking to invest in one but a good quality knife, then you should be looking at a Japanese Gyuto chef’s knife. While specialised knives may be easier to use in some applications, there are few chores that a Gyuto cannot do in a pinch.
Gyuto knives were originally designed for cutting larger pieces of beef, which is where their name comes from – it literally means “a cow sword”. Now, they are the must have knife in the kitchen as they are very versatile – they can easily cut meat, vegetables and fruit. The Gyuto has become very popular as more of a general purpose knife and serves a variety of functions. Its double bevel makes it perfect for both left and right-handed use.
About the blade
Skilled Japanese blacksmiths in Sakai handcraft each blade with premium Japanese VG10 high-carbon stainless steel. VG10 is a cutlery grade stainless steel, the name stands for V Gold 10 (“gold” meaning quality). It is a stainless steel with a high carbon content, making VG10 harder than most stainless steel types. With VG10 you get the hardness of a carbon steel but the corrosion resistance of stainless. Hence, VG10 steel offers an excellent balance between toughness, durability, and razor sharpness.
The blade has a Rockwell Hardness rating (HRC) of 62 which means the edge stays noticeably sharper for a longer time. It is forged with 46 layers Damascus steel which is legendary for its plasticity, hardness and distinctive patterns. The blade in this Japanese Gyuto chef’s knife is designed to increase strength, edge-holding, and cutting ability.
About the handle
The packaging
All Sakai Kyuba knives come in a handcrafted, minimalist European Oak wooden box with a delicate waxed finish wrapped in a Japana signature illustration strip presenting Onna Bugeisha – Japanese women warriors.
Timeless
Nothing about Sakai Kyuba is left to chance. This Japanese Gyuto chef’s knife was designed, forged and rigorously tested to serve your family for generations. Made from the highest quality V10 46-layer Damascus Hammered Stainless steel – sturdier and sharper than anything you have experienced before. Wrapped in a beautiful Japana illustration strip styled on ancient Japanese paintings. Backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Craftsmanship
Although inspired by over 600 years of tradition, each of the Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 blades is absolutely unique. Every single one has been meticulously handmade and perfected in Japan by Sakai’s (堺市) master blacksmith. Each blade is then forged and hand-polished in Japan by master swordsmen using techniques perfected by their families over centuries. Crafted, not manufactured. No handle pattern is the same, guaranteeing you a unique piece of craftsmanship.
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