Not every kitchen needs a full 210mm or 240mm gyuto, and this 180mm version from Yahiko gives you the same materials and finish in a size that is easier to maneuver for smaller hands or a tighter prep station. It is still a true all purpose chef knife, just scaled down for everyday speed.
The edge is SUS440C stainless steel, chosen for the balance it strikes between edge retention and easy upkeep, and the blade carries a mirror hammered finish, hand polished to a bright shine over a tsuchime texture. The octagonal sandalwood handle and black pakka wood ferrule round out a knife built exclusively for us by Yahiko in Tosa, Japan, with a 50/50 grind that suits right and left handed cooks equally well.
Care Instructions: SUS440C is a low maintenance stainless steel, so day to day care is simple. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, and avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, which can chip the edge. A quality water stone is all you need to bring the edge back when it is time to sharpen.
The edge is SUS440C stainless steel, chosen for the balance it strikes between edge retention and easy upkeep, and the blade carries a mirror hammered finish, hand polished to a bright shine over a tsuchime texture. The octagonal sandalwood handle and black pakka wood ferrule round out a knife built exclusively for us by Yahiko in Tosa, Japan, with a 50/50 grind that suits right and left handed cooks equally well.
Care Instructions: SUS440C is a low maintenance stainless steel, so day to day care is simple. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, and avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, which can chip the edge. A quality water stone is all you need to bring the edge back when it is time to sharpen.
- Maker: Yahiko
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Edge Steel: SUS440C Stainless Steel
- Finish: Mirror Hammered (Tsuchime)
- Edge Grind: Double Bevel, Even Grind
- Handle: Octagonal Sandalwood
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
- Weight: 4.4 oz (126 g)
- Blade Length: 185 mm
- Total Length: 327 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 43 mm
