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This is a 210mm gyuto featuring a Yasuki Blue Paper (Aogami) #2 carbon steel core clad in soft stainless steel. Fitted with a Western-style handle carved from walnut, it can be held comfortably in either the left or right hand. It is used for all-around prepping of meat and vegetables on the cutting board.

Why this product

Three aspects were considered in the search for a kitchen knife that allows comfortable ingredient preparation.

  1. Stainless cladding encompassing Blue #2

    It uses Yasuki Blue Paper (Aogami) #2 for the carbon steel core and is finished by cladding the outer surface in soft stainless steel.

  2. A gyuto crafted in Sanjo, Niigata

    Crafted in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, this knife has a 210mm blade length and is versatile for preparing both meat and vegetables.

  3. Walnut handle and ambidextrous structure

    Equipped with a Western-style handle carved from walnut, its symmetrical structure makes it easy to grip with either hand.

This is a petty knife with a 135mm blade length, featuring a Yasuki Blue #2 carbon steel core clad in soft stainless steel. It is equipped with an octagonal walnut handle paired with a birdseye maple ferrule, and with an overall length of 255mm and a weight of 76g, it is used when prepping small ingredients.

Why this product

Chosen for its usefulness featuring a light weight and a carbon steel core.

  1. Light 76g weight

    With an overall length of 255mm and a light weight of 76g, it is easy to hold in the hand and handle.

  2. Combination of Blue #2 and soft stainless steel

    It uses steel with Yasuki Blue #2 carbon steel as the core and soft stainless steel clad on the outside.

  3. Octagonal natural wood handle and ferrule

    An octagonal handle combining walnut wood and a birdseye maple ferrule has been applied.