Masutani Tsuchime Gyuto 18 cm VG-1

The Masutani Gyuto kitchen knife, with a blade length of 180 mm, is considered the Japanese equivalent of a traditional chef's knife. It is useful for most kitchen tasks.

The recommended Masutani Japanese knives are made by a talented blacksmith from Echizen (Fukui Prefecture). They offer excellent value for money and are often compared to much more expensive knives. The core of each knife is made of high-carbon VG-1 stainless steel, while the outer layers are made of hammered steel, which is also responsible for the exceptionally impressive appearance of Masutani knives. The heat treatment gives them a hardness of 61 +/- 1 HRC. This contributes to their additional important advantage, which is their long-lasting sharpness. The Pakka wood handle is resistant to both moisture and temperature. They can certainly be recommended to anyone who enjoys cooking at home and to beginners in the use of Japanese knives.

Specifications:

• Type: Chef's knife “Gyuto”
• Blade length: 180 mm
• Total length: 30.4 cm
• Blade height: 46 mm
• Blade thickness: 1.8 mm
• Handle: Pakka wood
• Steel: VG-1 core, stainless steel cladding
• HRC: 61+/-1
• Grind: double bevel
• Weight: 145 grams