A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.

Brand: Hitohira 
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ziricote & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 391mm
Edge Length: 235mm
Handle to Tip Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness: 2.8mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Weight: 182g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous