Masutani-sanworks 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-1 Gold 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.
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.
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 within Canada over $150 CAD and free shipping on orders to the US over $200 USD.
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.
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-1
VG1 is the starting point of the V steel series, which is refined using high-quality raw materials with minimal impurities. It is a stainless blade steel with a fine structure that achieves the four key requirements for excellent knives: high hardness, high toughness, high wear resistance, and high corrosion resistance through its mix of Carbon (C), Chromium (Cr), and Molybdenum (Mo).
Chemical Composition:
C 0.95-1.05% | Cr 13.0-15.0% | Mo 0.2-0.4%
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.
Very nice knife I got it to get into the world of Japanese knives and use it for a lot of cooking it brought the joy and excitement of cooking again. I sometimes think about cooking just the use my knife I have been looking at some Kurisuke style bunkas as my forever knife
Jose S.5/5Verified
Bought this knife for my mom. Had to set her up with a Japanese knife. She loved how sharp it was, how it felt in her hand and the look. Thanks again!
Israel P.5/5Verified
Nice and sharpe!
Jeremy E.5/5Verified
It's a fun knife, helped a lot with thanksgiving dinner and looking forward to using this beautiful knife more
Lorenzo W.5/5Verified
My package was lost by UPS but these guys sent another one out right away! Great knife and amazing customer service! Will definitely buy here again.
Colton T.5/5Verified
The Masutani VG1 180mm gyuto may not be as “sexy” as many other knives, but is hard to beat for value! Comes nicely sharpened and stays sharp for quite a while. I am getting used to its “santoku like” shape. I especially like that the hammered finish has been smoothed out, so the knife glides through product.
Andre B.5/5Verified
I would totally add a video if it’s big brother but I have it at work, but for now please enjoy the smaller version. Wonderful knives at an affordable price. I use my knives daily and am happy to have them.
James D.5/5Verified
I’m super happy with my purchase. Delivery was so fast, I live in Montreal, I ordered it yesterday at 1:28pm and received it today at 6:20pm. The box is so pretty, the knife is light and sharp. Also I bought while it was on sale for 111$ included everything. I can’t thank you enough. 💐💐💐
Han T.5/5
I didn’t get the best photo before I wrapped this up as a gift but I am absolutely stunned. The knife is beautiful crafted, the weight and detail is so worth it. I got this as a Christmas gift for my partner and he hasn’t stopped using it since. I picked up in store at the Hamilton location and the person who helped me was so kind and gave me great info on the care for this knife. 1000% recommend.
Madison S.5/5Verified
Good quality and low price are very sharp.
Benny Z.5/5Verified
A nice product, good price and sharp as usual!
Riccardo R.5/5Verified
Great knife
Etienne M.5/5Verified
Great bang for you buck, really thin but not too delicate. Great work knife.
Cédric T.5/5Verified
I bought this knife as a gift for a friend. I quickly handled it and it seems like a very nice. My friend seems pretty happy with it as well.
Tim L.5/5Verified
Absolute laser out of the box
Rhett M.5/5Verified
Fantastic knife! I love your products.
Polina K.5/5Verified
Got this knife for all the couples in my family at Christmas! It was a huge hit, everyone was so impressed and excited to use them. Over the next week, they were raving about the quality compared to their normal knives. Highly recommend as a nice gift
Sebela D.5/5Verified
Makes a great gift
Judah W.5/5Verified
Great knife and shop!
Rose B.5/5Verified
Great knife!
Ryan A.5/5Verified
Our third purchase, this time as a gift for family. They loved it as much as we love ours
Michael W.5/5Verified
Husband very pleased with the knife as a gift and has been using it often.
Jessica M.5/5Verified
Very sharp, much good, blade came with a couple little defects in the blade but other than that knife good, chop well
Johnny B.5/5Verified
Bought this knife for my son, who is very excited to have the sharpest knife he has ever owned.
Douglas O.5/5Verified
I got it in September and at the beginning of December I noticed a chip in the blade. I don’t use it every single day, but when I do use it, it’s washed and dried immediately as instructed. I don’t chop with it (wouldn’t have to anyway since it is very sharp) so I’m not sure why there is a chip on it. I am disappointed at that especially for paying over $100.
Meghan H.3/5Verified
Awesome and sharp!
Lorenzo W.5/5Verified
Great knife good price
Robert U.5/5Verified
10/10 all around. Service, shipping and quality!
Eric B.5/5Verified
This is a great introductory knife for me to the Japanese knife world! The craftsmanship is great and this is by far the sharpest and smoothest knife I have ever owned. It feels great in my hand and I’m glad to have bought it. Cuts like butter compared to my past knives.
Jaren B.5/5Verified
Bought it for my father's birthday. Came in a beautiful box. Sleek design, balance weight, sharp edge, beautiful handle. 10/10
Sydney H.5/5Verified
I so loved the balance and the performance of this knife. I can’t wait to add more knives of this caliber to my arsenal of cooking utensils.
Karol T.5/5Verified
really slip knives
it had a chip in that too
Varun M.1/5Verified
If you ever watched ‘Killing Eve’ when she was traumatized and ended up slicing every vegetable she had leaving mounds of carrots, onions, celery et al, that was me with my new Gyuto.
Thank you for your excellence.
Robert Buck
Robert B.5/5Verified
Knife works very well, comes super SHARP!! Good quality. Took a day to ship to me. Customer service was AMAZING! Thank you !
Lauren V.5/5Verified
Super sharp
Great handle
Light weight
I would have liked the blade to be a bit heavier. I'm afraid it will snap ..
Thank-you
Joe
Joe P.5/5Verified
Great knife. Offered it as a gift to my GF and she absolutely loves it !
Kev S.5/5
Fantastic knife, and shipped super quick. I agonized over what to go with as this is my first Japanese knife, and I'm super happy with it.
Jason M.5/5Verified
Bought this knife as an anniversary gift. They loved it! It’s fun to use and they said they’re looking for more things to chop lol!! This is the second knife I’ve purchased and the quality is great.
Zillah I.5/5Verified
Very happy with result.
Okwuchi A.5/5Verified
This was my second time ordering from Sharp Knife Shop and just like the previous time this knife is excellent! I got it as a gift for Mother's Day and I've been told almost every day since how great it is.
Spencer J.5/5Verified
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