The Masahiro VC tall gyuto features a distinctive 67mm heel height, providing exceptional knuckle clearance and food-scooping functionality. This 240mm Japanese chef's knife is forged in Seki from proprietary ZCD-U carbon steel (~61 HRC).
Details
Brand: Masahiro
Location: Seki, Japan
Knife Type: Gyuto
Construction Type: monosteel
Steel Category: carbon
Steel Type: ZCD-U (Masahiro proprietary steel)
HRC: ~61
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 371mm
Blade Length: 241mm
Blade Height at Heel: 67mm
Spine Thickness:
At Handle: 2.6mm
At Heel: 2.6mm
Middle: 2.5mm
1cm from the Tip: 1.4mm
Weight: 366g
Geometry: asymmetric convex (right-hand biased)
Edge/Bevel: 70:30
Hand Orientation: right-handed
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide