YOSHIHIRO - Hammered Damascus Chef Knife Gyuto Knife 7" 180mm MADE IN JAPAN Product Description:
- Knife Type: Gyuto Knife
- Steel Type: Hammerded Damascus VG-10
- Blade: Double-Edged (50/50) / Blade Length: 7" (180mm)
- Handle Material: Oak
- Hardness Rockwell C scale: 59
Product Description
-About YOSHIHIRO- "YOSHIHIRO" has been designated as a one of the Best Sword Craftsman in Japan since 1550. Over 500 years of their sword making history and technique achieves one of "Best Sushi Chef Knife Maker" in Japan. Masterpiece of Japanese knife beauty! The beautiful combination of whole hammered and layered pattern blade will make you enjoy cooking much more even by looking. The core of blade is Cobalt VG-10 steel and layered by stainless steel. Therefore the blade is super hard yet hard to get rust and the cutting edge is amazingly fine. The handle is made of Oak that makes the more used the better fitted to your hand. ***We Ship Around the World****
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Yoshihiro gyuto knife
By Charles E. Edwards
This is an exceptional knife for those looking for an introduction to fine Japanese knives. It is extremely sharp out of the box, although the combination of VG-10 steel and the hammered Damascus finish (VERY ATTRACTIVE) might make it a little harder to maintain and sharpen. Much sharper than the typical high end western knife like Henckels and Wusthof (and I am a big fan and owner of those brands). Profile is a bit flatter than the German knives, but is still very comfortable for a variety of cutting techniques. 7" is a bit shorter than most chef's knives, but if you have smaller hands, or like me a somewhat more constrained prep environment in your kitchen, the size is ideal. You will only notice the shorter length if using to carve or cut very large vegetables. This has become one of my go-to knives.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent value, beautiful craftsmanship, great customer service from the seller- most importantly scary sharp out of the box!
By Rick
Firstly, I don't usually write reviews, but I just had to for this item.Very high quality blade that is sharper than any other knife I own.Right out of the box it was very, very sharp. Did the paper test and it cuts better than my current kitchen knives. Slicing a tomato is effortless. Easier than a hot knife through butter! Use the best sharpening stones you can afford to ensure the blade remains sharp. "King" stones are good quality for the money from Japan. Do not use a steel sharpening rod, it is too harsh on this blade. Get a ceramic rod and or a strop (with or without polishing compound) to finish the sharpening of the knife.Knife is smaller than a usually 8-9.5" western Chef Knife. However, it is a great size for all tasks with a good weight and nice hand to it. I did not notice any real difference while performing my normal tasks compared to my western Chef's knife.The hammer damascus is gorgeous and much better than in the pictures. The handle is made of nice quality wood. I will likely be oiling the handle once a month to maintain it's luster.Lastly, the seller- Yoshihiro Cutlery - is a wonderful seller with prompt shipping service and high quality customer service! Please don't hesitate to buy from them!I would recommend and buy this knife again. Currently I am looking to purchase the Paring knife and the Santoku knife in the same style in the near future.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
The best knife I have ever owned!
By Kate
I am not a knife pro, but I love to cook and several years ago decided to upgrade my knives. I started by getting a Shun 8 inch chef knife which I love. I still use the Shun all the time, but the Yoshihiro has become my go to knife. It is a bit more comfortably for me to use then the Shun, perhaps because it is an inch shorter and in general it just fits well in my hand. I have now had this knife for almost a year and use it several times a day. It is extremely sharp and stays so for a long time. Overall, a great buy!
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