Sakai Takayuki 180mm Gyuto TUS Stainless Steel

A gyuto is essentially a Japanese version of Western style chef's knife, and does not include a bolster, making it much easier to sharpen on whetstones. This size, 180mm or 7ish inches is great as a small knife for professional cooks on the line during service, or for anyone that wants a slighly smaller knife but still have plenty of knuckle clearance.

Sakai Takayuki's TUS series knives offer very thin stainless steel blades that hold and edge and are easy to re-sharpen. The stamped blades are made of high-carbon stain resistant Japanese steel, and the full tang riveted handles are made of durable pakka wood. We think these are an excellent choice as an introduction to Japanese knives and as an affordable professionals knife.

Blade Material: Stainless steel

Handle Material: Pakka wood

Hardness: 59 HRC

Blade Length: 7" (180mm)

Overall Length: 11.75" (295mm)

Height at Heel: 42mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.75mm

Weight: 4.5 oz

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits. Please hand wash and dry thoroughly after use. NO DISHWASHERS.

 Sakai Takayuki knives are made by Aoki Hamono, one of the largest and most well known companies in Sakai, Japan. Sakai city has a long history of top quality knifemaking, and Sakai Takayuki's knives represent that history, working with top level local craftsmen to offer both the traditional and modern kitchen cutlery of the highest standards.