The GAI line is where TOJIRO - Japan all-purpose chef knife maker from Sanjo City - takes its proven VG-10 stainless platform and adds a handle that stands out from the field. GAI means armor in Japanese, and the linen micarta construction is the reference: a composite material tougher and more moisture-resistant than wood, anchored by hex bolt hardware that gives the handle a textured, mechanical aesthetic. It is a handle that fits the demands of a working kitchen - resistant to moisture, durable over extended use, and secure in the hand whether dry or wet.
The gyuto - Japan all-purpose chef knife - runs 181mm actual blade length at 44mm height in the GAI 180mm version, with the flowing belly profile that handles both rocking cuts and push-cutting well. The VG-10 core is clad in 37 alternating layers of high and low carbon stainless steel to produce the suminagashi (flowing water) Damascus pattern across the blade face. VG-10 is a stainless steel well suited to daily kitchen use: it takes a sharp edge, holds it through sustained work, and requires no special care beyond standard hand washing. The 2mm spine runs thin. 6.0 oz.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer describes good fit and finish, a thin blade that cuts well, and a knife that arrives sharp. The balance runs slightly handle-heavy, noted as a minor observation rather than a problem. The overall verdict: a good buy.
Care Instructions: VG-10 stainless - hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
The gyuto - Japan all-purpose chef knife - runs 181mm actual blade length at 44mm height in the GAI 180mm version, with the flowing belly profile that handles both rocking cuts and push-cutting well. The VG-10 core is clad in 37 alternating layers of high and low carbon stainless steel to produce the suminagashi (flowing water) Damascus pattern across the blade face. VG-10 is a stainless steel well suited to daily kitchen use: it takes a sharp edge, holds it through sustained work, and requires no special care beyond standard hand washing. The 2mm spine runs thin. 6.0 oz.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer describes good fit and finish, a thin blade that cuts well, and a knife that arrives sharp. The balance runs slightly handle-heavy, noted as a minor observation rather than a problem. The overall verdict: a good buy.
Care Instructions: VG-10 stainless - hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
- Brand: TOJIRO
- Line: GAI
- Location: Sanjo City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless
- Cladding: 37-Layer Damascus Stainless
- Finish: Suminagashi (Flowing Water)
- Bevel: Double Bevel
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Linen Micarta
- Hardware: Hex Bolt Pins
- Weight: 6.0 oz (172 g)
- Blade Length: 181mm
- Total Length: 300mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 44mm
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