A 240mm 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.
Overall length: 370mm Blade length (heel to tip): 241mm Blade height at heel: 51mm Spine thickness at handle: 2.3mm at heel: 2.3mm midway: 1.9mm 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm Weight: 246g
Edge/bevel: 70:30 Handle: POM Hand orientation: right-handed Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Masamoto VG yo-gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
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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