Adding product to your cart
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Masutani Kokuryu Gyuto 180 mm
Click to learn more
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 |
133 grams |
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 proteins.
customers love their sharp knife
Willis P.
I bought this knife for my supervisor at work as a gift for her children. Before handing this knife off to her, I tested it out on paper and it is definitely crispy sharp! I was shocked on how comfortable the handle is as i'm a fan for octagonal handle Japanese knives. May buy another one of these as a gift down the road as the price is very fair for the high quality knife!
Danrell E.
Great knife for the price!
This is my second Masutani knife. I had my first one and it was made with VG5 steel - this one being VG10 is an improvement. I’ve been using it professionally for a month now and I have yet to sharpen this bad boy. But you do have to hone it ever so often to straighten back the edge. Out of the box edge is fantastic, expecting no less from Masutani-san. The blue handle gives it a good character, and makes it unique. For how thin the knife is, it seems to be pretty resilient to most cutting task as long as you know what you’re doing. All in all great knife, and packs a lot of value.
Willis P.
I bought this knife for my supervisor at work as a gift for her children. Before handing this knife off to her, I tested it out on paper and it is definitely crispy sharp! I was shocked on how comfortable the handle is as i'm a fan for octagonal handle Japanese knives. May buy another one of these as a gift down the road as the price is very fair for the high quality knife!
Danrell E.
Great knife for the price!
This is my second Masutani knife. I had my first one and it was made with VG5 steel - this one being VG10 is an improvement. I’ve been using it professionally for a month now and I have yet to sharpen this bad boy. But you do have to hone it ever so often to straighten back the edge. Out of the box edge is fantastic, expecting no less from Masutani-san. The blue handle gives it a good character, and makes it unique. For how thin the knife is, it seems to be pretty resilient to most cutting task as long as you know what you’re doing. All in all great knife, and packs a lot of value.
Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device