A 210mm yo-gyuto from Masamoto Sohonten's VG series. It is a monosteel blade made of Masamoto's "Hyper molybdenum vanadium" stainless steel. It's the perfect workhorse if you're looking for a stainless steel blade that has a good balance of toughness and edge retention. It features a full tang construction with Duracon handle scales, a durable thermoplastic resin that is anti-bacterial.
A gyuto, or the Japanese chef's knife, is designed for versatile cutting tasks. Its purpose is to excel at slicing, dicing, and chopping various ingredients with precision and ease.
Details
Brand: Masamoto Sohonten
Steel: "Hyper molybdenum vanadium"
Steel Type: stainless
HRC: 59
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 329mm
Blade Length (heel to tip): 213mm
Blade Height at Heel: 46.2mm
Spine Thickness:
At Handle: 2.3mm
At Heel: 1.9mm
Midway: 1.6mm
1cm from the Tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 177g
Edge/Bevel: 70:30
Handle: POM
Hand Orientation: right-handed
Saya/Sheath: Not included
Note:
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Masamoto VG yo-gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide.
Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
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 Care Guide
