The Takayuki Grand Chef 210mm Gyuto is the most popular size for a classic chef knife, offering an ideal balance of length, control, and versatility for both home cooks and professionals. If you are familiar with the Misono UX10 or similar Western-style Japanese knives, this is an excellent upgrade, featuring a more comfortable handle and a more refined, even edge grind that delivers smooth, precise cutting performance.
The blade is made from Bohler N690 stainless steel, a high-quality European steel known for its fine grain structure, toughness, and excellent corrosion resistance. This mono steel construction (no cladding) results in a very clean, consistent grind and easy maintenance. Heat treated to around 60 HRC, it offers an excellent balance of edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening. The POM handle provides a secure, familiar Western feel, making this knife especially appealing to users transitioning from brands like Misono or Global.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Do not put in the dishwasher. Use a soft cutting board and avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces to prevent edge damage.
Manufacturer: Sakai Takayuki Line: Grand Chef Location: Sakai, Japan Construction: Mono Steel Steel: Bohler N690 Stainless Steel Hardness: HRC 60 Handle: POM Weight: 6.5 oz (184 g) Edge Length: 208 mm Total Length: 325 mm Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm Blade Height: 44 mm
The blade is made from Bohler N690 stainless steel, a high-quality European steel known for its fine grain structure, toughness, and excellent corrosion resistance. This mono steel construction (no cladding) results in a very clean, consistent grind and easy maintenance. Heat treated to around 60 HRC, it offers an excellent balance of edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening. The POM handle provides a secure, familiar Western feel, making this knife especially appealing to users transitioning from brands like Misono or Global.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Do not put in the dishwasher. Use a soft cutting board and avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces to prevent edge damage.
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29 people found this review helpful
As soon as this knife entered my arsenal all my western knives immediately felt obsolete. I had a Henkel and mercer that are the home backups and never follow me to work anymore. This blade is light, comfortable, and absolutely all purpose. It holds a great edge at a fine angle and is much easier to sharpen than my vg10 knives.
This could easily be the only knife any casual user ever needs.
29 people found this review helpful
As soon as this knife entered my arsenal all my western knives immediately felt obsolete. I had a Henkel and mercer that are the home backups and never follow me to work anymore. This blade is light, comfortable, and absolutely all purpose. It holds a great edge at a fine angle and is much easier to sharpen than my vg10 knives.
This could easily be the only knife any casual user ever needs.
