Shape | Gyuto |
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Blade Length | 240 mm |
Steel Type | ZA18 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Wenge Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
Made in | Sakai, Osaka, Japan |
Brand | Sakai Takayuki |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
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 Sakai Takayuki ZA18 Ginga 69-Layer Damascus - Sakai Takayuki is well-known as the largest knife maker in Sakai. The company hosts a number of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work together to create a huge array of knives. Although the Sakai region traditionally specializes in single-bevel blades, Sakai Takayuki makes many different shapes.
Sakai Takayuki’s ZA18 Ginga 69-Layer Damascus series comes with octagonal wenge wood with a buffalo horn collar.