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 240mm 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 tackle just about any cutting or chopping job a kitchen demands. 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.
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: 5.8 oz (164 g)
Blade Length: 239 mm
Total Length: 388 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
For many home cooks, the 240mm 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 tackle just about any cutting or chopping job a kitchen demands. 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.
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.
