The 266mm guard covers the 240mm gyuto range - the most common size for a dedicated Japanese chef knife - with 55mm of height that keeps both the edge and a generous section of blade road protected in storage and transport. The rigid black plastic exterior absorbs impacts from other objects in a drawer or knife bag. The soft felt-lined interior protects the edge and finish without scratching, and sits close enough to the blade face to prevent excessive movement inside the guard.
For carbon steel gyutos in particular, the felt lining serves a secondary function beyond edge protection: it absorbs residual moisture and helps keep the reactive steel dry between uses. Multiple reviewers specifically note using this guard as part of their carbon steel care routine - sliding the knife in after wiping and drying, knowing the felt provides an additional layer of protection against rust. A simple, practical addition to every knife purchase.
What Customers Are Saying: Ravi tucks his Tojiro Shirogami 210mm gyuto away in this guard after every use and has had no edge issues, noting it helps keep moisture away from high carbon steel - he grabs one with every knife purchase. Chris Lawrence confirms it fits his Shibata Kotetsu AS Gyuto 240mm cleanly - not too tight, so it does not feel like it is blunting the edge every time it goes in. Chuck Nishan notes good guards that will not scratch blades. David McCormack calls it great bang for buck that does the job.
Care Instructions: Always install with the spine exposed and the cutting edge fully covered by the felt lining. Dry knives thoroughly before placing them in the guard. Clean the interior felt occasionally with a dry cloth.
For carbon steel gyutos in particular, the felt lining serves a secondary function beyond edge protection: it absorbs residual moisture and helps keep the reactive steel dry between uses. Multiple reviewers specifically note using this guard as part of their carbon steel care routine - sliding the knife in after wiping and drying, knowing the felt provides an additional layer of protection against rust. A simple, practical addition to every knife purchase.
What Customers Are Saying: Ravi tucks his Tojiro Shirogami 210mm gyuto away in this guard after every use and has had no edge issues, noting it helps keep moisture away from high carbon steel - he grabs one with every knife purchase. Chris Lawrence confirms it fits his Shibata Kotetsu AS Gyuto 240mm cleanly - not too tight, so it does not feel like it is blunting the edge every time it goes in. Chuck Nishan notes good guards that will not scratch blades. David McCormack calls it great bang for buck that does the job.
Care Instructions: Always install with the spine exposed and the cutting edge fully covered by the felt lining. Dry knives thoroughly before placing them in the guard. Clean the interior felt occasionally with a dry cloth.
- Brand: CKTG
- Size: 266mm (10.5 in) long x 55mm (2.1 in) tall
- Exterior: Black Plastic
- Interior: Soft Felt Lining
- Fits: Gyutos up to 240mm and similar blades
Reviews
10 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) 10 inch felt lined knife guard I like turtles Fits perfectly Posted By: Ravi - verified customer
31 people found this review helpful
This fits my Tojiro Shirogsmi 210mm gyuto perfectly. I tuck it away in the guard after every use. Have not had an issue on the edge in my time using it and helps with keeping away moisture on a high carbon steel. Will grab more either every knife purchase. Definitely the way to go for daily driven knives that don't need an expensive saya.
31 people found this review helpful
This fits my Tojiro Shirogsmi 210mm gyuto perfectly. I tuck it away in the guard after every use. Have not had an issue on the edge in my time using it and helps with keeping away moisture on a high carbon steel. Will grab more either every knife purchase. Definitely the way to go for daily driven knives that don't need an expensive saya.
Works wellPosted By: Chris Lawrence - verified customer
26 people found this review helpful
Fit nicely the Shibata Kotetsu AS Gyuto 240mm, protecting the whole blade. It's not as tight as others, so it doesn't feel like you're blunting it every time you put it in. I'm not a huge fan of the branding on it, so I covered it up with the Shibata sticker. I think a plain black would like nicer, but in terms of functionality, it works great!
26 people found this review helpful
Fit nicely the Shibata Kotetsu AS Gyuto 240mm, protecting the whole blade. It's not as tight as others, so it doesn't feel like you're blunting it every time you put it in. I'm not a huge fan of the branding on it, so I covered it up with the Shibata sticker. I think a plain black would like nicer, but in terms of functionality, it works great!
Great guard Knife guardPosted By: Steven - verified customer
28 people found this review helpful
The knife guard seems fairly well constructed. As a professional cook I've had many different knife guards. The CKTG KNIFE GUARD, is very sleeek yet durable. Was so happy w my first 1 and how it's held up I got another w my recent knife purchase. Highly recommended
28 people found this review helpful
The knife guard seems fairly well constructed. As a professional cook I've had many different knife guards. The CKTG KNIFE GUARD, is very sleeek yet durable. Was so happy w my first 1 and how it's held up I got another w my recent knife purchase. Highly recommended
These guards are highly recommended Posted By: marc avery - verified customer
29 people found this review helpful
I've bought similar guards off Amazon, they either are expensive individually or you have to buy a multi piece set that I don't need. These guards from CKTG are high quality and a good deal. Love the option that you can just buy the size you need for a fair price. They have good depth, I have a few Kramers and these fit them just fine.
29 people found this review helpful
I've bought similar guards off Amazon, they either are expensive individually or you have to buy a multi piece set that I don't need. These guards from CKTG are high quality and a good deal. Love the option that you can just buy the size you need for a fair price. They have good depth, I have a few Kramers and these fit them just fine.
Works great! Great product
