VG1 is an easy to sharpen stainless mono steel, less hard and brittle than some other stainless options, and this 240mm gyuto from Harukaze shows off both its toughness and its overall feel on the board. As a single piece steel with no cladding, the blade keeps a laser thin profile, with a spine measuring just 2mm.
The fit and finish here are well above the price point, with a simple but nicely executed oval rosewood handle and a maple ferrule. The handle is installed with an intentional gap at the machi, the space between the ferrule and the neck, a traditional detail sometimes called Tokyo style rather than a flaw.
What Customers Are Saying:One reviewer describes this gyuto as light, nimble, and ferocious on the board, excelling at every task they have tried it on so far and putting their other gyutos to shame for usability. They note it is too early to speak to long term edge retention, but it has held up well through morning prep shifts with just a quick hone between tasks.
Care Instructions:VG1 is a low maintenance stainless steel, so hand wash and dry the blade after use rather than running it through a dishwasher. Avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
The fit and finish here are well above the price point, with a simple but nicely executed oval rosewood handle and a maple ferrule. The handle is installed with an intentional gap at the machi, the space between the ferrule and the neck, a traditional detail sometimes called Tokyo style rather than a flaw.
What Customers Are Saying:One reviewer describes this gyuto as light, nimble, and ferocious on the board, excelling at every task they have tried it on so far and putting their other gyutos to shame for usability. They note it is too early to speak to long term edge retention, but it has held up well through morning prep shifts with just a quick hone between tasks.
Care Instructions:VG1 is a low maintenance stainless steel, so hand wash and dry the blade after use rather than running it through a dishwasher. Avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention.
- Maker: Harukaze
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Construction: Laser Cut, Mono Steel
- Edge Steel: VG1 Stainless Steel
- Handle: Rosewood Oval
- Ferrule: Maple
- Machi: Gapped, Tokyo Style
- Weight: 5.5 oz (158 g)
- Blade Length: 240 mm
- Total Length: 395 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 51 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Super happy that I got this knife!!!Posted By: Jeffrey Black
18 people found this review helpful
This guy is light nimble and just plain ferocious on the board. Every task I've used it for it has excelled in. It puts my other gyutos to shame with it's it's amazing usability.i can't speak too much for edge retention as I have only been using it for a short time, but it holds up well during my morning prep shifts. A quick home in-between tasks and it flies through everything from onions to beets to tomatoes. It pumps out some very nice products with no fatigue. I'm excited to see how the VG1 sharpens up. Again super lightweight and nimble. Definitely recommend if you want a next level up from your beginners knives. Or just want something lightweight and thin without spending 300+.
18 people found this review helpful
This guy is light nimble and just plain ferocious on the board. Every task I've used it for it has excelled in. It puts my other gyutos to shame with it's it's amazing usability.i can't speak too much for edge retention as I have only been using it for a short time, but it holds up well during my morning prep shifts. A quick home in-between tasks and it flies through everything from onions to beets to tomatoes. It pumps out some very nice products with no fatigue. I'm excited to see how the VG1 sharpens up. Again super lightweight and nimble. Definitely recommend if you want a next level up from your beginners knives. Or just want something lightweight and thin without spending 300+.
