Kanehide PS60 Gyuto 210mm

PS60 is a steel Hitachi developed for the razor industry - a market where edge sharpness and corrosion resistance are non-negotiable and where quality control is exceptionally strict. Kanehide, a Seki City specialist, took that steel and pushed it further through a cryogenic treatment process using liquid nitrogen at -180 degrees C. The sub-zero treatment converts retained austenite to martensite, which increases both hardness and wear resistance beyond what standard heat treatment alone can achieve. The result is a fully stainless knife at HRC 60-61 that sharpens remarkably easily - closer to the feel of a carbon steel on the stones than most stainless options at this price point.

This 210mm gyuto was a special request from CKTG - a wa-handled version of the PS60 at a price point that makes it a natural recommendation for cooks who want laser-thin performance in a traditional Japanese handle format. The asymmetric 70/30 grind works comfortably for both right- and left-handed cooks, and the blade geometry is thin enough behind the edge to cut noticeably better than most stainless knives in this range. The octagonal oak handle with a burnt urushi finish is well fitted and comfortable in a pinch grip. Eleven reviewers have given it five stars - that kind of consensus does not happen by accident.

What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently highlight the knife as a step above VG-10 in both sharpness and edge retention, with several noting it outperforms more expensive stainless options they already own. Home cooks praise the easy sharpening and the way the edge holds up through regular use. One reviewer calls it a true laser that takes punishment on the board well and feels fantastic while doing so. Another had a custom handle fitted and called it his new baby. The single lower rating reflects a preference for heavier knives rather than any quality issue with the blade itself.

• Brand: Kanehide
• Location: Seki City, Japan
• Construction: Laser Cut, Mono Steel
• Steel: PS60 Stainless
• HRC: 60-61
• Bevel: Double Bevel
• Edge Grind: Asymmetric 70/30
• Handle: Octagonal Oak with Burnt Urushi Finish
• Weight: 4.6 oz (132 g)
• Blade Length: 210 mm
• Total Length: 355 mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
• Blade Height: 46 mm

Care Instructions: PS60 is a fully stainless steel - hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones; the steel responds well and sharpens more easily than most stainless options. Strop regularly between sharpenings. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials that could chip or roll the edge at this hardness level.