Namishibuki Gyuto 210mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Powder Steel
Blade Finish: Damascus (101 Layers)
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Black Plywood
Bolster: Red Micarta Ring
Blade Size: 210mm 
Weight: 140g

Proudly made in Seki city, Japan, this knife comes in a deluxe wooden box and a traditional Japanese "Aka-Ishime" finished blade saya.

The series name "Namishibuki" means wave splash of the ocean in English. The attractive black Damascus blade looks like wave splash of the ocean. Composed from 101 layers of Damascus with a high speed powder steel core and a sharp edge finished by skilled craftsmen from Seki city.

Gyutos are know as the only knife needed in the kitchen. The blades typically range from 210mm to 270mm in length and are appreciated for their taller heel. Gyuto’s are a great option for most as they have a reasonably flat profile toward the heel for chopping, a belly toward the tip of the blade for rock cutting, and a pointed tip for precision work. which is why many chefs prefer a Gyuto over many other models.

While often similar in shape when compared to Western chef knives, Japanese Gyuto’s have a reputation for being lighter and thinner.