The Hitohira Imojiya ST line is one that is not unfamiliar with heavy work. Using VG-10 stainless steel, paired with comfortable western-style handles, these knives are a pleasure to work with and care for. With slightly larger handles and leaning towards the heavier side, these blades naturally introduce themselves to those of us with larger hands. 

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 ひとひら
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG-10, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 375mm
Edge Length: 237mm
Handle to Tip Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 227g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 59±1HRC