Hitohira Togashi Kurouchi | 210mm Gyuto Knife (Shirogami)
$472
Crafted by one of the most respected blacksmiths in Japan from Shirogami high carbon steel, this Gyuto has a great feel in hand with a high level of fit and finish. It is slightly on the thicker side of Japanese kitchen knives.
- Hitohira Togashi Kitchen Knife
- 210mm Gyuto Knife
- Togashi Blacksmith, Sakai
- Shirogami #2 (White) High Carbon Steel
- Soft Iron Clad
- Handle Choice (Select Above):
- Ho Wood & Buffalo Ferrule
- Tagayasan & Ebony Ferrule
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- 202mm Blade Edge Length / 358mm Overall Length / 2.4mm Blade Thickness / 49mm Height / 173g
* Non stainless steel kitchen knives require a small amount of care to prevent surface rust.
Japanese Kitchen Knife | Gyuto (Chef Knife)
The Gyuto, or Japanese chef knife, is widely considered to be the most versatile kitchen knife for both professional chefs & home cooks alike.
With a variety of sizes and shapes available, generally the Gyuto is similar to western style chef knives in shape, however thinner, lighter, made of harder steel and retains a sharper edge. They consist of a flat mid-heel section for chopping, a curve towards the tip for rock cutting and a pointed tip for precision work.
If you are going to purchase just 1 good knife, the Gyuto (or perhaps the similar Santoku) would absolutely be the knife to choose.