Shape | Gyuto |
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Blade Length | 210 mm |
Blade Height | 48 mm |
Blade Thickness Above Heel | 3.9 mm |
Weight | 174 g |
Steel Type | Shirogami #2 (White Carbon Steel)
With Carbon Steel Cladding
Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
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Rockwell Hardness | 62–63 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Oak |
Knife Line | Fujimoto Kurouchi-Forged |
Made in | Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
Brand | Fujimoto |
About the Shape - Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.
About Fujimoto Kurouchi-Forged -The Kurouchi-forged line from Fujimoto is any young chef or beginner knife nerd's dream: High-performance carbon steel, stunning looks, and a crazy-good price tag! The name comes from the rough, oxidized "kurouchi" finish left from forging. With a light, skinny blade and a single-piece oak handle, this knife is super nimble and precise but still packs a punch when prep-time arrives.
Shirogami (white) carbon is pretty darn great: super easy tosharpen, takes a brilliantly sharp edge, cuts like silk and is very ruggedfor its hardness. The extremely hard white carbon steel core is laminated between softer layers of carbon steel. Since the blade is not stainless it requires a bit more care.