Sakai Takayuki Sugihara Damascus Gyutou 210mm (8.3")

This limited production line is crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. The handles on these knives are handcrafted out of desert ironwood, which is water-resistant and beautifully grained. Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box. 

About this shape

Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’.

• Handwash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut frozen foods
• Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives