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Akira-Saku White #1 Funayuki Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
$152.00
Description
Our Akira Saku line is made exclusively for Chubo, by blacksmith Shoji Yoshida in Shimabara, Kyushu. These knives are completely hand-forged and shaped from White Steel #1. Yoshida-san attaches soft iron ore completely by hand using no automation in the process, then leaves the blades unpolished in the kurouchi style that is typical of the region. This finish not only looks cool, but helps prevent oxidation of carbon steel. They are hand sharpened and finished with traditional octagonal oak handles.
Why we love them: Akira Saku knives have a cool rustic look and a super approachable price point for a first hand-forged Japanese Knives.
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’.
*These handmade knives vary slightly in size and shape and do not fit standard wooden sayas.
Please note: This knife is made from carbon steel, which gets incredibly sharp and is easy to sharpen but requires additional maintenance. This knife should be kept clean and dry at all times and oiled when not in use for an extended amount of time. Carbon knives can be reactive with high acid foods.
- Specifications
- Use & Care
| Handle material | Magnolia (Ho) Wood |
| Blade length | 210mm (8.2") |
| Thickness at spine | 4mm |
| Thickness at tip | 1mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 59 |
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Double (50/50) |
- Carbon steel is not stain resistant. Wipe completely dry after use.
- Hand wash 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
* Chubo is a purveyor of the finest Japanese Chef Knives, kitchenware and barware.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 17 reviews.
This knife is light, well balanced, and beautiful. It isn't as dark in person as shown in the pictures, which is good for me. The knife came out of the box and has easily handled butchery, starchy vegetables, and fine work. The knife is already showing signs of great patina. I give four stars because the blade came bent from Japan, but I was able to straighten it out. I also wish it were a bit sharper out of the box. I will purchase from Chubo again.
Great knife!! The customer service os the Beatles. Thanks
It’s a great knife I am very happy I recommnend it, White Steel No.1 It’s a great Steel..
Pretty fast on shipping and great product. I will continue to use them in the future
Great knife amazing store!
I love when people hate on knives that are not sharp enough for them out of the box. They do this so you can personalize it to your own liking angle and all. This is a great knife and I got it scary sharp. It shaves paper and I can do paper ribbons.
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Excellent customer service. We had a a knife that chipped not long after purchase and they replaced the knife promptly and had excellent communication regarding the matter throughout the whole replacement purpose. Would definitely recommend.
Amazing knive.
I bought this knife for my son on his wish list and he LOVES it.
Getting rusty quickly and knife is not straight angle.
Akira-Saku White #1 Funayuki Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
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Great knife The hight of it is awesome Must be wiped all the time so it won’t rust I might suggest forcing a pattina on it
Awesome products and fast shipping!
It was a Christmas gift for my wife, who absolutely loved it. It’s very nice and perfect for cooks at any levels, I will probably end up using it as well
Fast, product is amazing
Bought this as a present for my son who loves to cook. He is very happy with it!