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Tojiro makes these excellent knives for us using our Yahiko brand name. The 210mm gyuto is the ideal size for most customers as an everyday knife. This all-around knife can deal with both larger ingredients as well as small items and intricate cutting and slicing techniques.
Yahiko knives are made in Sanjo City, Japan, to our specifications using a variety of steels. The 210mm gyuto featured here is stamped from VG-10 stainless steel, which has been heat treated to 60 Rockwell. The cladding is a very attractive stainless damascus.
VG10 is a highly regarded stainless alloy used by many top knife manufacturers. This steel offers good corrosion and wear resistance while still retaining the ability to produce a sharp edge. The edge bevel is 50/50, so this gyuto works equally well for a right- or left-handed user. It is a good choice for first-time Japanese knife buyers intimidated by high-carbon steel. It is also competitively priced for those looking to enter this specialized field.
This is one of our top recommendations in the entry-level Japanese knife arena. This knife comes with a great-looking wenge octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule.Brand: Yahiko
Location: Sanjo, Japan
Construction: Roll Forged, San Mai
Type: Gyuto
Steel: VG-10 Stainless
HRC: 60
Edge Length: 210mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 5.3oz
Spine Thickness: 2.1mm
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Yahiko knives are made in Sanjo City, Japan, to our specifications using a variety of steels. The 210mm gyuto featured here is stamped from VG-10 stainless steel, which has been heat treated to 60 Rockwell. The cladding is a very attractive stainless damascus.
VG10 is a highly regarded stainless alloy used by many top knife manufacturers. This steel offers good corrosion and wear resistance while still retaining the ability to produce a sharp edge. The edge bevel is 50/50, so this gyuto works equally well for a right- or left-handed user. It is a good choice for first-time Japanese knife buyers intimidated by high-carbon steel. It is also competitively priced for those looking to enter this specialized field.
This is one of our top recommendations in the entry-level Japanese knife arena. This knife comes with a great-looking wenge octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule.
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7 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Scary sharpPosted By: SC - verified customer
My first real chefs knife, I went with this one since it seemed to be a good price point to try a real knife and learn to care for it. The video makes it seem like you can't expect much from it and it's overly thick. Well it's the sharpest knife I've ever used and won't be going back to cheap knives ever again. I thought I might upgrade some day but I don't think I'll ever need more knife than this. I need to get used to how sharp the corner is because that's where I keep cutting myself picking it up or drying. Just a gentle tap and instant bleeding. I used a mystery oil on the handle and that looks real nice.
My first real chefs knife, I went with this one since it seemed to be a good price point to try a real knife and learn to care for it. The video makes it seem like you can't expect much from it and it's overly thick. Well it's the sharpest knife I've ever used and won't be going back to cheap knives ever again. I thought I might upgrade some day but I don't think I'll ever need more knife than this. I need to get used to how sharp the corner is because that's where I keep cutting myself picking it up or drying. Just a gentle tap and instant bleeding. I used a mystery oil on the handle and that looks real nice.
Great house knifePosted By: David - verified customer
I can't speak for how the knife performs in a commercial kitchen setting, but it does a great job at home. The blade is slightly thicker than most gyutos, but just as sharp. The fit and finish of the knife is what you would expect at this price point. The wooden handle came unfinished (as most wa handles do). I coated it with a mixture of mineral oil and beeswax to make it food safe and allow the walnut wood to really shine. Overall a great looking knife to have in your home kitchen or to give as a gift.
I can't speak for how the knife performs in a commercial kitchen setting, but it does a great job at home. The blade is slightly thicker than most gyutos, but just as sharp. The fit and finish of the knife is what you would expect at this price point. The wooden handle came unfinished (as most wa handles do). I coated it with a mixture of mineral oil and beeswax to make it food safe and allow the walnut wood to really shine. Overall a great looking knife to have in your home kitchen or to give as a gift.
Great knife! Posted By: Zach Lynch - verified customer
I have a lot of friends with pretty
Nice knives but this is a great knife at a great price! Sharp out of the box and holds a great edge with minimal Stropping. Used my Boos block oil and cream on the handle and now it feels even softer with a nice rich color change. Overall very pretty knife and cuts really well!
I have a lot of friends with pretty
Nice knives but this is a great knife at a great price! Sharp out of the box and holds a great edge with minimal Stropping. Used my Boos block oil and cream on the handle and now it feels even softer with a nice rich color change. Overall very pretty knife and cuts really well!
Awesome Knife
Nice knifePosted By: Eric L - verified customer
For the price this is a very good knife. Awesome looking with the octagonal handle, got mine in rosewood! I have been using it on and off at work for prep and on the line. It is a bit too thick, certain foods wedged more than others. I found delicate work like shallots to be difficult with this knife, as the tip does not thin out much. I feel like after a good amount of sharpening it would perform better.Overall it's a nice addition and works great for most tasks
For the price this is a very good knife. Awesome looking with the octagonal handle, got mine in rosewood! I have been using it on and off at work for prep and on the line. It is a bit too thick, certain foods wedged more than others. I found delicate work like shallots to be difficult with this knife, as the tip does not thin out much. I feel like after a good amount of sharpening it would perform better.Overall it's a nice addition and works great for most tasks
Great line knife!Posted By: Bill Bro - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
I had a hard time believing that this knife was priced at $89.95. Excellent handle with a little grit to it so it's easy to hold without slipping. Nice workhorse grind so it holds it's edge very well during long shifts. Fantastic value!!!
1 people found this review helpful
I had a hard time believing that this knife was priced at $89.95. Excellent handle with a little grit to it so it's easy to hold without slipping. Nice workhorse grind so it holds it's edge very well during long shifts. Fantastic value!!!
Punches above i[a-z]'[a-z] weight classPosted By: James B - verified customer
For the money the performance far outweighs its low price. I have some knives in the 600.00 range and up but I find my self reaching for this more often than not. It truly is above beginners knife. Just because of the low price this knife is far from cheap.
For the money the performance far outweighs its low price. I have some knives in the 600.00 range and up but I find my self reaching for this more often than not. It truly is above beginners knife. Just because of the low price this knife is far from cheap.
