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 and “gyuto” even translates to “cow sword”. If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. The longer blade typically gives the blade a forward balance that allows it to work for you. While the blade would ideally by slid forward or back while cutting, they are also great for folks that prefer to 'rock' their knife while cutting.
About Koutetsu -
Keep your Koutetsu Knives protected in style! Black painted saya sheath is the ultimate way to show off your laser beam of a knife and keep it secure at the same time. Comes with pin to keep knife secure.
*This saya is meant specifically for the Shibata Koutetsu R2 line of knives, it generally will not fit other lines of knives.
*Please note this is only the saya, not the actual knife itself.