This gyuto is made from the ever-popular VG-10 stainless steel, sometimes called V-Gold 10, arguably the most commonly used stainless alloy in the Japanese kitchen knife industry. Its exceptional stain resistance and ability to take a very sharp edge are the primary reasons for that popularity, and while some VG-10 knives can prove harder to sharpen than other steels, Takayuki smiths have developed a special tempering technique that results in a hardness of 60 HRC while keeping the blade genuinely easier to sharpen.
For many home cooks, the 210mm gyuto is the number one choice, the most valuable tool in their kitchen - the knife reached for time after time, task after task. At this blade length these knives are a perfect fit in any kitchen, capable of tackling just about any cutting or chopping job. The edge length comes in at 215mm, and combined with a slightly shorter 45mm height, results in a slim blade that resembles a classic French profile knife. The double bevel grind makes it equally useful to right- and left-handed cooks. This is a great-looking knife that is a breeze to maintain, performs like a champ, and comes at a really affordable price.
What Customers Are Saying: One returning customer calls this an incredible knife that accelerated his home cooking and made the process much more intimate, noting that for the price of a smaller handmade production line, Takayuki has been a no-brainer choice that will serve his kitchen for decades. A younger cook upgrading from a budget block set describes it as treating him well over two weeks of varied use - onions, mushrooms, mincing bacon - with no complaints to speak of.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
For many home cooks, the 210mm gyuto is the number one choice, the most valuable tool in their kitchen - the knife reached for time after time, task after task. At this blade length these knives are a perfect fit in any kitchen, capable of tackling just about any cutting or chopping job. The edge length comes in at 215mm, and combined with a slightly shorter 45mm height, results in a slim blade that resembles a classic French profile knife. The double bevel grind makes it equally useful to right- and left-handed cooks. This is a great-looking knife that is a breeze to maintain, performs like a champ, and comes at a really affordable price.
What Customers Are Saying: One returning customer calls this an incredible knife that accelerated his home cooking and made the process much more intimate, noting that for the price of a smaller handmade production line, Takayuki has been a no-brainer choice that will serve his kitchen for decades. A younger cook upgrading from a budget block set describes it as treating him well over two weeks of varied use - onions, mushrooms, mincing bacon - with no complaints to speak of.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
- Brand: Takayuki
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
- Cladding: Hammered Damascus Stainless
- Edge Steel: VG-10
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Octagonal Maple
- Ferrule: Red Pakka Wood
- Weight: 5.2 oz (148 g)
- Blade Length: 214mm
- Total Length: 363mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 46mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Incredible knife!Posted By: Blake
30 people found this review helpful
Returned to this storefront to see what else was in stock by Takayuki. This knife really accelerated my home cooking and made the process much more intimate. I don't have a problem with any German steel knives, but for the price of a smaller handmade production line, Takayuki (I've been using their VG10, like this 210mm) has been a no brainer and will serve my home kitchen for decades to come.
Thanks for the incredible offer, CKTG.
30 people found this review helpful
Returned to this storefront to see what else was in stock by Takayuki. This knife really accelerated my home cooking and made the process much more intimate. I don't have a problem with any German steel knives, but for the price of a smaller handmade production line, Takayuki (I've been using their VG10, like this 210mm) has been a no brainer and will serve my home kitchen for decades to come.
Thanks for the incredible offer, CKTG.
Decent KnifePosted By: William Mehl
38 people found this review helpful
Im a young cook, the knifes we have are pretty crappy (from a $20 block set, 11 knifes and some other standard crap). I wanted a knife of my own and came to this one right here as my final choice. Its treated me pretty well over the last 2 weeks, ive been using it for all kinds of things from onions to mushrooms to mincing some bacon and i dont really have any complaints to speak of.
38 people found this review helpful
Im a young cook, the knifes we have are pretty crappy (from a $20 block set, 11 knifes and some other standard crap). I wanted a knife of my own and came to this one right here as my final choice. Its treated me pretty well over the last 2 weeks, ive been using it for all kinds of things from onions to mushrooms to mincing some bacon and i dont really have any complaints to speak of.
