Crafted in Sakai Japan by the legendary Ashi Hamono, this stunning Swedish steel Gyuto knife is something special. Light, thin and nimble, this is available in very limited numbers.
- Hitohira Ashi Japanese Chef Knife
- Ashi Hamono - Sakai, Japan
- 210mm Gyuto Knife
- Mono Swedish Stainless Steel
- Japanese WA Handle:
- Ebony Wood
- Buffalo Horn Ferrule
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- 203mm Blade Edge Length / 357mm Overall Length / 2.3mm Blade Thickness / 43mm Blade Height / 145g
* This knife is very thin, some care is required to prevent chipping.
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.