8" Gyuto Chef Knives | Daimyo Series
Description
Discover the fusion of tradition and innovation with our 8-inch Japanese stainless steel kitchen knife. Boasting a scalpel-sharp 13–15 degree edge and 59–60 Rockwell hardness, it promises precision and durability. The ergonomic rosewood handle ensures comfort and balance, reducing fatigue during prolonged use. Enhanced with a unique mosaic pin for elegance, this exquisite knife comes with a protective sheath and case for safekeeping. Elevate your culinary skills with this masterpiece of craftsmanship.
Acquire this reliable and flexible Kyoku chef's knife and proceed on your path to culinary greatness.
Specifications
- Material: 440C Steel, Rosewood
- Color: Rosewood
- Rockwell Hardness: 59-60
- Blade Dimensions: 7.9 x 1.7 x 0.07 in. (20x4.4x0.2 cm)
- Blade Angle: 13–15°
- Overall Length: 12.8 in. (32.5 cm)
- Net Weight: 7.8 oz. (220 g)
- Warranty: Lifetime
What is a Gyuto knife good for?
The Gyuto knife, a Japanese chef's knife, is renowned for its versatility in the kitchen. Ideal for a multitude of tasks, it excels in slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it perfect for working with vegetables, meats, and fish. Its thin, sharp edge allows for precise and clean cuts, while the blade's slight curve supports an efficient rocking motion for chopping. With a typically longer blade, it facilitates handling larger ingredients and making long cuts. Well-balanced with an ergonomic handle, it ensures comfort during prolonged use and maintains its edge well, making it a favorite for both professional chefs and home cooks seeking a reliable and multifunctional kitchen tool.
MORE WITH KYOKU KNIVES
THE ULTRA-SHARP BLADE
Sharpened to a 13 to 15 degree edge, it delivers exceedingly precise cuts ideal for peeling vegetables, mincing herbs, coring fruit, deveining shrimp, and more with negligible resistance; the steel’s 59-60 HRC strength provides unrivaled performance, superior corrosion resistance, and exceptional edge retention
CASE & ROSEWOOD HANDLE
The rosewood handle with its signature mosaic pin withstands cold, heat, corrosion, and moisture; the provided sheath and case allow you to preserve and store your knife with the cleanliness and care it deserves
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
This knife’s meticulous craftsmanship provides you the perfect shape and weight distribution needed for well-balanced operation, preventing fatigue and cramp even in professional settings requiring extended sessions of use
Japanese 440C stainless steel
The steel has been vacuum heat treated and paired with a perfectly balanced rosewood handle to offer superior precision and control to home chefs and culinary professionals.