Takeda knives are highly regarded worldwide for their unique aesthetic and character. They are exceptionally tall, laser thin, and light, making them a favorite among knife enthusiasts. The gyutos feature top-quality Aogami Super steel, known for its ability to be treated to exceptional hardness. This allows the knives to maintain a refined edge while being easy to sharpen.
The Takeda AS Stainless Clad gyuto has a stainless steel cladding over the carbon Aogami Super core, improving maintenance and corrosion resistance. The kurouchi finish of the Stainless series is smoother than the Classic series, reducing drag while cutting while preserving Takeda's iconic aesthetic.
The blade geometry of the gyuto is a 50/50 compound grind, with a rounded shoulder and an acute edge angle, resulting in excellent cutting performance and food separation. It has a long flattish sweet spot towards the heel and a curved shape that enables rocking. The handle is made of rosewood with a black pakka wood ferrule.
One per customer.Brand: Takeda Hamono
Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda
Location: Niimi, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Core Steel: Aogami Super
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
Weight: 6.6 ounces
Blade Length: 250 mm (9.75")
Overall Length: 390 mm (15.25")
Thickness at Heel: 2.5 mm
Blade Height: 65.0 mm
The Takeda AS Stainless Clad gyuto has a stainless steel cladding over the carbon Aogami Super core, improving maintenance and corrosion resistance. The kurouchi finish of the Stainless series is smoother than the Classic series, reducing drag while cutting while preserving Takeda's iconic aesthetic.
The blade geometry of the gyuto is a 50/50 compound grind, with a rounded shoulder and an acute edge angle, resulting in excellent cutting performance and food separation. It has a long flattish sweet spot towards the heel and a curved shape that enables rocking. The handle is made of rosewood with a black pakka wood ferrule.
One per customer.
Please know that all measurements are approximations!
Reviews
14 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Takeda Gyuto MediumPosted By: Chris Flett
2 people found this review helpful
Yet again the team at CKTG pull out all the stops. When the rest of the world is slowly grinding to a halt the super fast service from CKTG shows everybody else how it should be done. Love your knives and your passion guys!!!!!
2 people found this review helpful
Yet again the team at CKTG pull out all the stops. When the rest of the world is slowly grinding to a halt the super fast service from CKTG shows everybody else how it should be done. Love your knives and your passion guys!!!!!
Amazing knife Posted By: Christopher Ryan
3 people found this review helpful
I have had this knife for almost 7 years, the black finish is almost gone, the tip needs some help and it is still the sharpest most nimble knife I have or come across even from all of my kitchen coworkers and chefs. It is so thin and strong, it is effortless with any veg prep. I used to be afraid to chip it but that is not a concern, I freely let my team use it when needed without fear of damage. This is a blade that seems to get sharper as you use it
I recently bought a custom knife that is gorgeous and sharp but it doesn't perform as well as the takeda .. at almost twice the price .. but this knife, you will not regret it
3 people found this review helpful
I have had this knife for almost 7 years, the black finish is almost gone, the tip needs some help and it is still the sharpest most nimble knife I have or come across even from all of my kitchen coworkers and chefs. It is so thin and strong, it is effortless with any veg prep. I used to be afraid to chip it but that is not a concern, I freely let my team use it when needed without fear of damage. This is a blade that seems to get sharper as you use it
I recently bought a custom knife that is gorgeous and sharp but it doesn't perform as well as the takeda .. at almost twice the price .. but this knife, you will not regret it
Best knife I've ever owned (though I haven't owned many)Posted By: James
5 people found this review helpful
Excellent knife for me. I'm a novice, so my slicing and dicing skills aint the best, hence why I currently prefer taller knives, as it gives more space bewteen the blade and my knuckles as I continue to practice the left hand claw grip on food. Great sharpness out of the box, could shave off hairs from my arm with no detectable burr on the blade (tested by dragging blade lightly across a fingernail).
I also like my knives thin, and this is a nice lazer knife. Has some flex in it as well, something I also like, again because I'm a beginner and my technique is still developing. Love the overall look as well, though my handle is darker than what is pictured, a mild bummer for me personally, but a small one, all things considered.
If I had to pick one thing I might change on it, it would be nice to have a portion of the belly be flat. Since the whole thing is curved, chopping things with skins requires extra precision to avoid slinkys, or the addition of a slight rock or slice to make sure the skin of the tomato, pepper, etc is fully seperated. But, given how new I am, I likely should be doing that anyways, so take this (all of this, actually) with a grain of salt!
Overall, great knife. Admittedly way overkill for what I need or likely can appreciate, but love it none the less, and look forward to finding excuses to slice and dice whenever possible!
5 people found this review helpful
Excellent knife for me. I'm a novice, so my slicing and dicing skills aint the best, hence why I currently prefer taller knives, as it gives more space bewteen the blade and my knuckles as I continue to practice the left hand claw grip on food. Great sharpness out of the box, could shave off hairs from my arm with no detectable burr on the blade (tested by dragging blade lightly across a fingernail).
I also like my knives thin, and this is a nice lazer knife. Has some flex in it as well, something I also like, again because I'm a beginner and my technique is still developing. Love the overall look as well, though my handle is darker than what is pictured, a mild bummer for me personally, but a small one, all things considered.
If I had to pick one thing I might change on it, it would be nice to have a portion of the belly be flat. Since the whole thing is curved, chopping things with skins requires extra precision to avoid slinkys, or the addition of a slight rock or slice to make sure the skin of the tomato, pepper, etc is fully seperated. But, given how new I am, I likely should be doing that anyways, so take this (all of this, actually) with a grain of salt!
Overall, great knife. Admittedly way overkill for what I need or likely can appreciate, but love it none the less, and look forward to finding excuses to slice and dice whenever possible!
Agility and fun, forgedPosted By: Nathan Jones - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Takeda knife and is now my favorite knife overall after the first month of use. Even though I knew it was a tall blade, I was initially taken aback when opening the box. After picking it up, though, I understood what master Takeda was up to. The blade is incredibly thin, light weight, and "flickable" as advertised. On account of the slight flex that its thinness provides and the angularity of the knife, breaking down veggies requires a little more aggression/pushing than the rock and roll that I'm used to from a western chef's knife. This will not suit everyone and takes some time to get used to. I find chopping more fun now, though. The food separation is fantastic as others claim. I'd recommend the "small" Takeda Gyoto OR a Takeda sasanoha to someone with smaller hands. I'm a 1.8M/6' male, and the medium is about as big as I'd dare go for normal use. Do it!
2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Takeda knife and is now my favorite knife overall after the first month of use. Even though I knew it was a tall blade, I was initially taken aback when opening the box. After picking it up, though, I understood what master Takeda was up to. The blade is incredibly thin, light weight, and "flickable" as advertised. On account of the slight flex that its thinness provides and the angularity of the knife, breaking down veggies requires a little more aggression/pushing than the rock and roll that I'm used to from a western chef's knife. This will not suit everyone and takes some time to get used to. I find chopping more fun now, though. The food separation is fantastic as others claim. I'd recommend the "small" Takeda Gyoto OR a Takeda sasanoha to someone with smaller hands. I'm a 1.8M/6' male, and the medium is about as big as I'd dare go for normal use. Do it!
Fantastic Outstanding GyutoPosted By: Wes W - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
My fourth Takeda, so I know what to expect from their unique design. This 240mm is exactly what I was expecting, and quality that will last a lifetime, or several lifetimes. In case you haven't read elsewhere, Takeda gyutos are typically thinner and taller than most, so maybe not ideal if that's not your style or you have small hands.
3 people found this review helpful
My fourth Takeda, so I know what to expect from their unique design. This 240mm is exactly what I was expecting, and quality that will last a lifetime, or several lifetimes. In case you haven't read elsewhere, Takeda gyutos are typically thinner and taller than most, so maybe not ideal if that's not your style or you have small hands.
More flexible than expected from a gyutoPosted By: Eric Chen
3 people found this review helpful
Bought this knife a month ago because I was looking for a gyuto that had a lot of surface area like a cleaver to scoop up vegetables. Out of the box I noticed that the knife was more flexible than you would expect. Not sure if it is supposed to be like this. For this price point I feel like the knife should not be flexing as much as this is not a boning/fillet knife and was meant to cut mainly vegetables. The blade is very sharp OOTB and I love the kurouchi finish, but the flex in the blade of the knife just kills it for me.
3 people found this review helpful
Bought this knife a month ago because I was looking for a gyuto that had a lot of surface area like a cleaver to scoop up vegetables. Out of the box I noticed that the knife was more flexible than you would expect. Not sure if it is supposed to be like this. For this price point I feel like the knife should not be flexing as much as this is not a boning/fillet knife and was meant to cut mainly vegetables. The blade is very sharp OOTB and I love the kurouchi finish, but the flex in the blade of the knife just kills it for me.
Great knife, but uniquePosted By: Paul - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
This is a great knife overall. Personally, I love mine as a complement to more standard gyutos and prefer it for some tasks over standard gyutos. However, it is unique and may not suit everyone. What I love about it is the height of the blade which offers clearance for large items and makes it feel really good for chopping. Its almost somewhere between a traditional gyuto and a small cleaver type knife. The other great feature is food release, due to the unique grind. Its truly impressive in this regard. On the negative side, I do notice some of the wedging in hard foods or even onions that people complain about in online forums, but I cannot see how the geometry of single knife could be optimized for both food release AND avoiding wedging (in my somewhat amateur opinion... perhaps others disagree). Fit and finish are also great. Certainly worth a try if you are looking for something a little different.
4 people found this review helpful
This is a great knife overall. Personally, I love mine as a complement to more standard gyutos and prefer it for some tasks over standard gyutos. However, it is unique and may not suit everyone. What I love about it is the height of the blade which offers clearance for large items and makes it feel really good for chopping. Its almost somewhere between a traditional gyuto and a small cleaver type knife. The other great feature is food release, due to the unique grind. Its truly impressive in this regard. On the negative side, I do notice some of the wedging in hard foods or even onions that people complain about in online forums, but I cannot see how the geometry of single knife could be optimized for both food release AND avoiding wedging (in my somewhat amateur opinion... perhaps others disagree). Fit and finish are also great. Certainly worth a try if you are looking for something a little different.
Unusual and fantasticPosted By: Jon M - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I have a bunch of other gyutos and this one stands out as the most unusual. It won't do everything well, but the food separation is unreal. Any desire I had to try a nakiri disappeared after getting this. It's perfect for chopping veggies and scooping
2 people found this review helpful
I have a bunch of other gyutos and this one stands out as the most unusual. It won't do everything well, but the food separation is unreal. Any desire I had to try a nakiri disappeared after getting this. It's perfect for chopping veggies and scooping
Takeda GyutoPosted By: Bob Pozniak - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
Takeda knives are unique in their height (takes a little use to become accustomed) and also the unbelievable workmanship embodied in a piece of artwork. Takeda's are obviously not stamped out mass production and the quality of the handmade workmanship shines brilliantly upon a cutting board. CKTG has by far the most extensive offering of Japanese knives and accessories I've been able to find. The prices and service Mark Richmond and staff provide exceeds most retailers in this age of big box stores and internet sales. My thanks to them all for the many orders they have fulfilled for me.
3 people found this review helpful
Takeda knives are unique in their height (takes a little use to become accustomed) and also the unbelievable workmanship embodied in a piece of artwork. Takeda's are obviously not stamped out mass production and the quality of the handmade workmanship shines brilliantly upon a cutting board. CKTG has by far the most extensive offering of Japanese knives and accessories I've been able to find. The prices and service Mark Richmond and staff provide exceeds most retailers in this age of big box stores and internet sales. My thanks to them all for the many orders they have fulfilled for me.
A+++Posted By: E Tsai
3 people found this review helpful
Takeda has created a masterpiece. This is knife is uniquely bold in design and execution. Built to work. I use it for intense professional prep work. The steel is beautifully treated - highly durable. It keeps a frighteningly keen edge and is fun to sharpen. The Medium NAS is just great for pro-prepping. I am a devotee.
Mark Richmond curates a great shop of great knives. He went above and beyond to make sure that my Takeda was the Takeda that I wanted. That's why I visit the CKTG site daily.
3 people found this review helpful
Takeda has created a masterpiece. This is knife is uniquely bold in design and execution. Built to work. I use it for intense professional prep work. The steel is beautifully treated - highly durable. It keeps a frighteningly keen edge and is fun to sharpen. The Medium NAS is just great for pro-prepping. I am a devotee.
Mark Richmond curates a great shop of great knives. He went above and beyond to make sure that my Takeda was the Takeda that I wanted. That's why I visit the CKTG site daily.
Much lighter than I expected Takeda Stainless Clad Gyuto 240mm MediumPosted By: Tom McDonald - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I've been using the same 180mm Deba and 270mm Yanagiba for over 30yrs. A friend introduced me to CKTG and this Takeda Gyuto. I was wary of the lightness, flexibility and blade height but went for it anyway.I am so glad I did!Service was great from CKTG (I also bought some new stones). The knife is amazing and after a week of adjustment to the different style, it is my go-to knife for most vegetable and slicing work. Very sharp out of box and very easy to re-sharpen on either synthetic or natural whetstones.I highly recommend to anyone for a general purpose kitchen knife. Will satisfy with novice to expert knife-skill levels.
2 people found this review helpful
I've been using the same 180mm Deba and 270mm Yanagiba for over 30yrs. A friend introduced me to CKTG and this Takeda Gyuto. I was wary of the lightness, flexibility and blade height but went for it anyway.I am so glad I did!Service was great from CKTG (I also bought some new stones). The knife is amazing and after a week of adjustment to the different style, it is my go-to knife for most vegetable and slicing work. Very sharp out of box and very easy to re-sharpen on either synthetic or natural whetstones.I highly recommend to anyone for a general purpose kitchen knife. Will satisfy with novice to expert knife-skill levels.
Product ReviewPosted By: Scotty - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
It doesn't take long to realize just how special this knife is once you hold and use one for the first time. Thanks Mark and Sue for providing such amazing customer service... And Josh for the beautiful saya. Chef Knives To Go is the best.
3 people found this review helpful
It doesn't take long to realize just how special this knife is once you hold and use one for the first time. Thanks Mark and Sue for providing such amazing customer service... And Josh for the beautiful saya. Chef Knives To Go is the best.
