Shape | Kiritsuke |
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Blade Length | 210 mm |
Steel Type | Ginsan Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 60–62 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Cherrywood |
Blacksmith/Maker | Shogo Yamatsuka |
Knife Line | Hado Sakai Ginsan |
Sharpener | Tadataka Maruyama |
Made in | Sakai, Osaka, Japan |
Brand | Hado Sakai |
A note about measurements: Knife edge length is shorter than stated, as Sakai knives are measured from the front of the handle to the tip. Additionally, some knives feature a small 'machi' gap between the handle and blade.
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 Hado Sakai Ginsan - Hado Sakai sources blades from the best knife makers in Sakai, and has them sharpened by their resident master-sharpener, Maruyama-san.
The Ginsan series is forged by Yamatsuka-san, with the famous Ginsan stainless steel. Ginsan was created to cut like high carbon steel, with none of the maintenance that carbon steel is know for. It's perfect for home cooks who don't want to keep their knives dry, or the professional who needs a more rugged knife. Lightweight, flashy, and perfect for any kind of cook!