These knives are a rarity and a real treat when we get them. Constructed from a single piece (“zenkou”) of VG-10 stainless steel, these knives sport an extremely fine surface finish and a convex grind with a right hand bias. VG-10 steel is resistant to rust and corrosion, and the thinness behind the edge and convex geometry helps blaze through the densest ingredients with ease. These blades are very easy and rewarding to sharpen, capable of taking on a blistering edge quite quickly.

Cooks in busy kitchen lines looking for a high performance stainless steel blade will appreciate these as much as home cooks will, particularly those working with a lot of liquid and acidic ingredients. Alternatively, these make fantastic gifts for loved ones and those close to you.

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 
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono VG10
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 383mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Handle to Tip Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Length: 132mm
Weight: 168g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Hardness: 60±0.5HRC