Not every cook wants a 210mm or 240mm chef knife. The 180mm gyuto occupies a useful middle ground - long enough for most prep tasks, short enough to feel nimble in tight spaces or smaller hands. TOJIRO offers that option in the Reigetsu line - formerly called Fuji Narihira - using 4116 Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel in a laser-cut mono steel construction, with finishing and inspection at the Sanjo City factory and initial grinding and heat treatment done in China.
At 2mm spine and 179mm blade, this is a light and quick knife with good rocking behavior and a thin enough grind to handle precision slicing alongside everyday chopping. The 44mm blade height gives solid knuckle clearance without making the knife feel oversized. The black micarta handle is durable, non-porous, and comfortable through a range of grip styles. For cooks who find the 210mm format too long for their workflow, this is a well-executed alternative with the same build quality as the rest of the line.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers describe this as a light, nimble, budget-friendly gyuto with good fit and finish and a thin blade that performs above its price range. Those building sharpening skills find it a practical training knife - genuinely useful in the kitchen while they develop their technique.
Care Instructions: 4116 stainless is low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when needed.
At 2mm spine and 179mm blade, this is a light and quick knife with good rocking behavior and a thin enough grind to handle precision slicing alongside everyday chopping. The 44mm blade height gives solid knuckle clearance without making the knife feel oversized. The black micarta handle is durable, non-porous, and comfortable through a range of grip styles. For cooks who find the 210mm format too long for their workflow, this is a well-executed alternative with the same build quality as the rest of the line.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers describe this as a light, nimble, budget-friendly gyuto with good fit and finish and a thin blade that performs above its price range. Those building sharpening skills find it a practical training knife - genuinely useful in the kitchen while they develop their technique.
Care Instructions: 4116 stainless is low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when needed.
- Formerly Called Fuji Narihira
- Manufacturer: TOJIRO
- Line: Reigetsu
- Location: Finishing Work in Sanjo City, Japan
- Initial Manufacturing: China
- Construction: Laser Cut, Mono Steel
- Steel: 4116 (Molybdenum, Vanadium Stainless)
- Handle: Black Micarta
- Weight: 5.6 oz (162 g)
- Blade Length: 179 mm
- Total Length: 300 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 44 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Light, nimble, budget-priced workhorse. Posted By: Matt F.
40 people found this review helpful
I'm working my way up a hierarchy of budget blades as I slowly acquire greater skill at sharpening and other maintenance tasks. This guy's light and easy to handle, more of a rocker than a slicer, nice thin blade, just an all-around dandy knife for the price. Fit and finish are fine, no problems there, it's not one of those rough-looking pieces, it's got a bit of shine to it. Seriously, it's a nice kitchen knife on the smallish side for a very low price! What more do you need to know! : )
40 people found this review helpful
I'm working my way up a hierarchy of budget blades as I slowly acquire greater skill at sharpening and other maintenance tasks. This guy's light and easy to handle, more of a rocker than a slicer, nice thin blade, just an all-around dandy knife for the price. Fit and finish are fine, no problems there, it's not one of those rough-looking pieces, it's got a bit of shine to it. Seriously, it's a nice kitchen knife on the smallish side for a very low price! What more do you need to know! : )
