Masutani Kokuryu Gyuto 180 mm

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SPECIFICATIONS

 

Blade Length 180 mm
Total Length 305 mm
Steel VG-10
Handle Blue Pakka Wood
Ferrule Welded Steel 
Rockwell 61
Height Spine to heel 43 mm
Width at Spine 1.5 mm
Weight 135 grams
Bevel  Double (50/50)


Masutani Hamono

Masutani-san
works in a small shop behind his house located in the famous Takefu Knife village. He primarily works on his own but gets help from his two grandson's on the weekends and his Son in law who he would like to take over the business when he retires. He is a master sharpener and takes great pride in making sure every knife that leaves his shop is razor sharp. He makes beautiful and affordable knives that we highly recommend to home users looking for something that performs well, won't break the bank and is easy to maintain.


Takefu Knife Village

The Takefu Knife Village is a cooperative workshop in the Echizen region of Japan. It is the home to a long list of blacksmiths that we work with and many young and upcoming apprentices learning the trade. The area has a 700 year long history of smithing with roots in agricultural tools turned cutlery powerhouse. 


The Knife


This particular Gyuto is quite light and is balanced right down the middle. The thin blade gives it a really amazing cutting feel and the VG-10 steel has great edge retention. The Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent to the standard western style chefs knife and is easily the most versatile knife shape available. It can be used to chop fruits and vegetables, slice meat and is even great at breaking down smaller fish. 

 

Knife Care (Stainless Steel)

  • Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
  • NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
  • Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
  • Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
  • Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and boneless proteins.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these care recommendations for your Japanese knives to protect the edge and keep them sharp as long as possible: 

  • Do not put them in the dishwasher or soak them in water, as this may ruin the wooden handle and rust the blade. 
  • Wash with soapy water and wipe dry after each use, especially after handling acidic ingredients, to minimize the risk of rusting.  
  • Don’t cut through anything you wouldn’t bite through, like frozen foods, hard candies, or bones, as this may chip or damage the knife. 
  • Don't torque the blade, as this may chip the knife. Use it in a forward and back, up and down motion without twisting.
  • Don’t scrape the cutting board with your knife, as this will cause it to dull quickly and ruin your edge. 
  • Use an end grain wooden cutting board or hi-soft rubberized cutting board if you can to protect your edge. Glass, bamboo, and granite are terrible materials for cutting boards, and plastic is only slightly better. 
SHIPPING & RETURNS

All products are shipped within 24 hours. We offer same day shipping for products ordered by 12pm. Please allow 4-7 business days for your shipment to arrive with standard shipping. Expedited shipping options are also available at checkout.

We offer free shipping on orders over $150 CAD / $120 USD in the US and Canada.

Curbside pick-up is available at both our Hamilton and Etobicoke locations.

To make sure our customers are always satisfied, we offer full refunds on products for 14 days after receiving them. See our full return policy for details.

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KNIFE SHAPE

THE GYUTO

The Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent to the western style chef’s knife and is without question the most versatile knife shape. It ranges in size from 180 mm (7 inches) to 240 mm (10 inches), making it longer than the Santoku and Bunka. This length makes it adept at handling almost any task you'll come across in the kitchen, from mincing small ingredients to chopping through larger fruits and vegetables. The longer the knife, the more time it will take to grow accustomed to its length, but the more versatile it will be.

STEEL TYPE

VG-10

Likely the most widely used Japanese stainless steel, it provides great rust resistance, very good edge retention, and is relatively easy to sharpen. Because of how many companies use this steel to produce their knives, it can sometimes get a bad rep, but we have had nothing but positive experiences using and sharpening it. Knives made from this steel are generally a bit more affordable compared to those made from steels like R2 and ZDP189 while still offering fantastic performance and easy maintenance.

Chemical Composition:
C 0.95-1.05% | Cr 14.5-15.5% | Mo 0.9-1.2% | V 0.1-0.3% | Co 1.3-1.5%

COMPOSITION

STAINLESS STEEL

LOW MAINTENANCE

Stainless steel Japanese knives are made in a process called “Sanmai” or “Forge welding” where two softer layers of stainless steel are laminated around a harder core layer of stainless steel. All three of these layers are rust resistant and therefore are not susceptible to rust or discoloration. The softer outer layers of steel are used to make the knife more durable and flexible while the harder core layer is used to provide better edge retention to the blade.

THE BLACKSMITH

KUNIO MASUTANI

Masutani-san works in a small shop behind his house in the famous Takefu Knife Village. He works mostly on his own, but gets help from his two grandsons on the weekends and his son-in-law. Being a master sharpener, he takes great pride in making sure every knife that leaves his shop is razor sharp. He makes beautiful and affordable knives that we highly recommend to home cooks looking for something that performs well, won't break the bank, and is easy to maintain.

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