Japanese Knives Gyuto Chef Knives

Gyuto chef knife handmade by Yoshimi Kato, who is a certified traditional craftsman in Takefu, Fukui prefecture in Japan. The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef's knife. Japanese chef knives have a reputation for their lightweight and thin blade that maintains a long edge retention. Blade is made of SG2 steel, Nashiji finished. Blade length 210 mm. Handle - rosewood. Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.

Ittetsu Tadafusa OEM gyuto chef knife with 21 cm blade. Blade is made of Aogami 2 steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The steel has then been hardened to 62-63 Rockwell and wrapped in stainless steel to further ease maintenance. Handle is antibacterial bubinga. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 

The Bonten Unryu is one of the signature lines by Ryusen. It is considered as one of the best VG10 line by any Japanese maker, because of its unmatched artistics and more importantly, their VG10 blades are hande forged one-by-one. The blade of the Unryu wa series, is constructed identical as the western handle Unryu series. It has a core of VG-10, with 63 layers of stainless damascus steel. The blade is relatively thin, with a medium / light weight, but not as thin as a laser. Due to the classic Japanese perfectly shaped octagonal handle, it is easy to control and effortlessly will do exactly what it is made for cutting perfectly. The Rockwell hardness on this knife is around 60-62 HRC, for a durable edge. Ryusen Hamono Gyuto  knife goes in black gift box.

Mcusta Zanmai Classic Gyuto, 21cm. The gyuto is a Japanese designed chef’s knife. Like the familiar western styled chef’s knife, gyutos are commonly tall at the heel, have a reasonably flat profile toward the heel for chopping, a belly toward the tip of the blade for rock cutting, and a pointed tip for precision work. The blade of Mcusta Zanmai Classic gyuto knife is coated with 33 layers of Damascus steel and has a VG-10 core. The handle is made from Corian, a composite material that consists of 2/3 natural minerals and 1/3 acrylic with pigment. Blade length: 21 cm

Mcusta Zanmai  “coreless steel” series Gyuto chef knife with 21 cm blade. VG-10 and VG-2 are laminated together like Damascus steel. Literally there is no core of the steel, that's why this Mcusta kitchen knife series called "coreless". Also the blade patterns are remarkably clearer than on Damascus steel. Mcusta use  “ocean wave” motif which came from a traditional Japanese painting. Handle of Mcusta Zanmai Coreless Aranami Gyuto is made of red pakka wood with a bolster and bottom cap. Mosaic pin on handle and bottom cap. Each knife Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Coreless Aranami goes in wooden box.

Japanese chef knife gyuto with 210 mm blade. Handmade by mr. Teruyasu Fujiwara.  The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef's knife. The difference is that the gyuto's blade is thinner and holds a sharper edge.  Blade is made of Shirogami 1 stell with stainless steel clad. Handle: pakka wood. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 

Measuring 20 cm in length, the GYUTOH knife is suitable for cutting and separating fish and meat. Its pointed tip and sturdy blade enable clean cuts to be made. The handle’s flat finishing ensures safety by preventing your hand from slipping from the handle onto the blade. Miyabi also uses a Japanese blade profile, meaning that the GYUTOH combines high-cutting quality properties with comfort.
The blade is made of a micro-carbide powder steel core wrapped in two additional layers of steel. The blade is hammer-forged, giving it an appearance slightly reminiscent of the Tschumine design. In addition, each blade of the MIYABI 600MCT series is put through different ice-hardening processes which must be completed at -196°C, so that a final hardness of around 63 Rockwell is achieved.
The blade is polished on both sides and finished by hand using Honbazuke honing. The handle on the other hand is made out of pakka wood, which has a subtle pattern and stands out thanks to its sturdiness and flexibility. The perfect balance enables a high level of comfort and lets you work without tiring, thus making the knife from Miyabi a useful cutting utensil in your kitchen.
- Blade core made of MicroCarbide MC63 powder steel embedded in 2 layers of steel. This provides a hardness of approx. 63 Rockwell. (International standard unit of measurement for hardness); - CRYODUR® ice-hardened blades provide particularly good cutting edge retention, corrosion resistance and optimum blade flexibility. - Authentic Japanese blade profile with Tsuchime look (hammered finish). - The symmetrical blade with ultra-sharp Honbazuke edge ensures incredible sharpness. - Dimensionally-stable pakka wood handle for perfect balance, outstanding comfort and fatigue-free cutting with all cutting techniques; sophisticated dark wood look.

Zwilling Miyabi 5000MCD Gyutoh, 20cm. The knives in the MIYABI 5000MCD series combine functionality with good looks in a supremely harmonious way. Since time immemorial, aesthetics have played a key role in Japanese cuisine. The look of a dish and the way it is presented on the plate are just as much a part of the pleasure as its taste and aroma. In the kitchen Japanese chefs are just as demanding where aesthetics are concerned as they over functionality. The MIYABI 5000MCD series of knives provides professionals and ambitious hobby chefs with a set of precision tools that combine perfect functionality and ergonomics with unique design. - Blade core of extremely hard MicroCarbide MC63 powder steel embedded in 100 layers of steel. - CRYODUR® blade, hardened using a specially developed process (including ice-hardening at –196°C) that guarantees extreme hardness. - Symmetrical blade with ultra-sharp Honbazuke honing. - Thin, stable blade with authentic Japanese blade profile: symmetrical cutting edge with 19° angle - Traditional “D” handle of Masur birch for perfect balance, optimum control and tireless cutting. There are only best kitchen knives in MyGoodKnife’s range.

Miyabi MIZU 5000MCT Gyutoh Japanese chef´s knife with its measuring 20 cm in length is suitable for cutting and separating fish and meat. Its pointed tip and sturdy enable clean cuts to be made. This series 5000MCT has a core of MC 63, microcarbide powder steel (63 HRC) covered with 2 layers of ice- hardened Cryodur stainless steel. Cutting edge has an angle of 19°. Hammered finish (Tsuchime) which prevents food from sticking to the blade and ergonomic handle of micarta. It's recommended to hand wash only, maintain and sharpen on a whetstone and using glass, ceramic or stone cutting boards should be avoided. Made in Seki, Japan. 

Miyabi MIZU 5000MCT Gyutoh Japanese chef´s knife with its measuring 24 cm in length is suitable for cutting and separating fish, meat and vegetables. Its pointed tip and sturdy enable clean cuts to be made. This series 5000MCT has a core of MC 63, microcarbide powder steel (63 HRC) covered with 2 layers of ice- hardened Cryodur stainless steel. Cutting edge has an angle of 19°. Hammered finish (Tsuchime) which prevents food from sticking to the blade and ergonomic handle of micarta. It's recommended to hand wash only, maintain and sharpen on a whetstone and using glass, ceramic or stone cutting boards should be avoided. Made in Seki, Japan. 

Famous Cobalt VG-10 Steel core forge-layered with Damascus Stainless steel blade. (Total 33 layers, HRC60 to 61). Beautiful Damascus pattern blade enhanced with elegant wood-grain and round shaped Black Linen Micarta Handle, This is a very durable and shrinkage proof Micarta material imported from Spain.

Yu Kurosaki Chef knife, 18 cm. Yu Kurosaki Fujin series fearture Nickel Damascus-patterned blades with a core of VG-10 stainless steel for professional with a hardness of 60-61 HRC, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness. The blade surface has Damascus and unique hammered FUJIN texture which causes an image of a Japanese god believed to control the wind. The handle of Chef knife Fujin VG10 Damascus Series is made of Octagonal-shaped keyaki wood. Handmade by Mr. Yu Kurosaki. Yu Kurosaki works in Takefu Knife Village where he apprenticed with Hiroshi Kato.

Seki Kanetsugu chef knife Gyuto. The 180 mm blade is made of Molybdenum alloy high carbon stainless steel with traditional "Hamaguri ba" (Convex edge grind), the edge that made Japanese swords famous, for an outstanding sharpness and durability, and yet easy to resharpen. It is heat treated and then Sub Zero quenched, which refrigerates the blade to 70 degrees for longer edge retention and strength to brittleness and chipping. Seki Kanetsugu now pleased to add the Stainless steel Hollow Handle version. Light weight, yet Well balanced 18-8 Hollow Stainless steel handle has traditional Katana Handle Pattern (The pattern also makes non-slip grip) and comfortable Round shape grip. Advantage of Stainless steel handle is sanitary, seamless and has good durability, does not get shrinked ulike wooden handle. It's good idea and design of Pro S Katana style handle, as it perfectly matches with Katana sharpness of Pro S special Hamaguri convex edge blade. This could be a special weapon for chefs.

Zwilling Miyabi 5000MCD Gyutoh, 24cm chef's knife is perfect for cutting or slicing through meat or fish. Its slim yet stable blade delivers a perfectly controlled and clean cut. It has an authentic Japanese profile with an extremely sharp Honbazuke honing and is symmetrically polished at an angle of 19 degrees. The blade is first sharpened twice on rotating stones and is then polished on a leather wheel. The gyutoh's handle is made of Masur birch to give each knife a unique wood-grain pattern. An end cap and subtly styled mosaic pin complete the knife's elegant look. The handle is D-shaped to give the knife perfect balance and control for effortless and precision cutting. The blade has beautiful Damask patterning and a hard core of MicroCarbide MC63 powder steel enclosed within 100 layers of two different steels. The CRYODUR® blade is ice-hardened at -196 degrees Celsius to achieve a hardness rating of around 63 Rockwell that keeps the blade sharp and flexible. It's recommended to hand wash only, maintain and sharpen on a whetstone and using glass, ceramic or stone cutting boards should be avoided. Zwilling Miyabi 5000MCD Gyutoh chef's knife made in Japan. There are only best kitchen knives in MyGoodKnife’s range.

Japanese chef knife gyuto Mcusta Zanmai Forest with 210 mm blade. Mcusta Zanmai Forest Molybdenum Series is a great introduction to high quality Japanese knives. For this series, Zanmai forges each blade using Molybdenum Vanadium 8A steel and sharpens them utilizing Zanmai's famous Hamaguri V-Cut form. This grinding method results in incredibly sharp knives that are easy to use and maintain. The handle’s end caps are mirror finished and provide additional balance. The beautiful green micarta hangles are triple-riveted to complete this professional quality knife at an affordable price. MyGoodKnife is an authorized dealer of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). All Mcusta knives and scissors at our stores are original and made is Seki city, Japan. Check our video to see interview with Mr.Tomohiro Hasegawa - president of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). Interview was made when Mr.Tomohiro visited or store in Helsinki.

Zwilling Miyabi 5000FCD Gyutoh chef's knife 24 cm is perfectly balanced, contains a unique Damascus design and an incomparable edge. With a blade length of 24 cm, it is ideal for cutting meat and large vegetables, the Japanese equivalent of the European chef's knife. Gyutoh knife has a hard fine carbide steel core which gives very good cutting edge retention and sharpness. The FC61 steel core of the blade is embedded in 48 outer layers of Damascus-design steel, giving each knife its unique pattern. The cutting edge is symmetrical (not single bevel) so it’s suitable for both right and left-handed use. The edge is Honbazuke-honed – a three-stage grinding, sharpening and polishing process resulting in razor-like sharpness. There is no finger guard so the whole length of the cutting edge can be used. The pakka wood handle seamlessly joins the half-bolster. The smooth join helps to prevent calluses forming on the thumb and forefinger. For best care, it’s recommended to hand wash only. Maintain and sharpen on a whetstone, and using glass, ceramic or stone cutting boards should be avoided as this can prematurely dull the cutting edge. Zwilling Miyabi 5000FCD Gyutoh chef's knife made in Japan.

Zwilling Miyabi 5000FCD gyutoh chef's knife 16 cm is used as a general purpose knife for preparing larger cuts of meat and vegetables. Gyutoh knife has a hard fine carbide steel core which gives very good cutting edge retention and sharpness. The FC61 steel core of the blade is embedded in 48 outer layers of Damascus-design steel, giving each knife its unique pattern. The cutting edge is symmetrical (not single bevel) so it’s suitable for both right and left-handed use. The edge is Honbazuke-honed – a three-stage grinding, sharpening and polishing process resulting in razor-like sharpness. There is no finger guard so the whole length of the cutting edge can be used. The pakka wood handle seamlessly joins the half-bolster. The smooth join helps to prevent calluses forming on the thumb and forefinger. For best care, it’s recommended to hand wash only. Maintain and sharpen on a whetstone, and using glass, ceramic or stone cutting boards should be avoided as this can prematurely dull the cutting edge. Zwilling Miyabi 5000FCD gyutoh chef's knife made in Japan.

Zwilling Miyabi 6000MCT Gyuto 24 cm chef's knife is suitable for cutting and separating fish and meat also vegetables. The double-edged blade and Honbazuke honing give the knife its sharpness. The authentic Japanese blade profile ensures the 24 cm long Gyuto is easy to use and will stay sharp. The knife is part of the MIYABI 6000MCT series and has a blade with a hammered finish and a Tsuchime look. The handle is made of premium, smooth-grained cocobolo pakka wood. A mosaic pin gives it a special design feature. The handle will retain its shape and has easy care properties. The knife is finely balanced to make cutting an effortless and pleasurable task. The blade is manufactured from MicroCarbide powder steel embedded between two additional steel layers. The central section achieves a hardness rating of around 63 Rockwell. The knife also undergoes special hardening procedures such as ice hardening at -196 degrees Celsius. This increases the blade's stability, flexibility, durability and robustness to provide you with a practical and sharp knife to effortlessly carry out a multitude of kitchen tasks. It's recommended to hand wash only, maintain and sharpen on a whetstone and using glass, ceramic or stone cutting boards should be avoided.

Sukenari Gyuto japanese chef knife. Blade lenght is 210 mm. Traditional Japanese octagonal magnolia handle. Blade of chef knife Sukenari is made of SG2  steel (3 layers). The SG2 powdered steel is high carbon content and a high alloy stainless steel. Buffalo horn ferrule. This Sukenari Gyuto japanese chef knife is not allowed to wash by dishwasher. Japanese kitchen knives have very hard, but thin blade. It is not allowed to cut by japanese chef knives bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, other hard products. 

Japanese chef knife gyuto Mcusta Zanmai Forest with 180 mm blade. Mcusta Zanmai Forest Molybdenum Series is a great introduction to high quality Japanese knives. For this series, Zanmai forges each blade using Molybdenum Vanadium 8A steel and sharpens them utilizing Zanmai's famous Hamaguri V-Cut form. This grinding method results in incredibly sharp knives that are easy to use and maintain. The handle’s end caps are mirror finished and provide additional balance. The beautiful green micarta hangles are triple-riveted to complete this professional quality knife at an affordable price. MyGoodKnife is an authorized dealer of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). All Mcusta knives and scissors at our stores are original and made is Seki city, Japan. Check our video to see interview with Mr.Tomohiro Hasegawa - president of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). Interview was made when Mr.Tomohiro visited or store in Helsinki.

Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Ripple Damascus Gyuto Chef knife with 21 cm blade. Weight is 198 g. Mcusta Supreme Ripple Damascus series feature 33 layers of Damascus-patterned blades with a core of high carbon VG-10 stainless steel, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness. In addition, the unique Ripple pattern is originally created by the Zanmai technology, which you may never find it in the world.The design represents ocean and shore line. It's associated with a Japanese traditional picture in the Edo era. MyGoodKnife is an authorized dealer of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). All Mcusta knives and scissors at our stores are original and made is Seki city, Japan. Check our video to see interview with Mr.Tomohiro Hasegawa - president of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). Interview was made when Mr.Tomohiro visited or store in Helsinki.

Japanese chef knife handmade by Tojiro blacksmiths. Tojiro designs and builds several collections of chef knives at their shop in the Japanese city of Niigata, long known for its knife and tool making expertise. This Chef knife represents the pinnacle of their kitchen knives, hand-forged by a small team outside of the operations where many of their knives are produced. Handle of this japanese kitchen knife is made of striped ebony with buffalo horn. Blade is made of 21 layers Aogami steel. Tojiro handmade chef knife goes in wooden box.

Kasumi Chef knife 20 cm. Kasumi HM series. The super hard alloy VG-10 is used as a core material of the blade. This knife has a three-layered structure that holds the core material with corrosion-resistant stainless steel from both sides. Seki’s skilled artisans are responsible for assembling the blade. Hammered Series knives pattern are hammered with many tiny indentation creates air pockets when cutting to prevent food from sticking. Special tempering of the VG10 blade core create an edge retention that far surpasses other brands of similar kitchen knife. The handle is made in POM, material that makes it comfortable, resistant, hygienic and long lasting. There are only best kitchen knives in MyGoodKnife’s range.

Hand forged chef knife. In modern society, everything is rationalized and made efficient. However, workplaces of free hand forging are taking over traditional manufacturing process and everything has been processing by hand. Every single piece is made by hand and put craftsman’s skill in the every single process such as forging, edging and putting handle etc. They are all holy works to put their soul into knives.Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.