Kiritsuke Gyuto Chef's Knife, 210mm VG10 Stainless Steel Blade and Dark Walnut Handle for Everyday Cooking
This kiritsuke gyuto chef's knife brings a 210mm blade to everyday meal preparation, pairing a versatile chef's knife profile with a distinctive kiritsuke tip. Its multipurpose shape suits varied kitchen tasks, with a slight emphasis on meat cutting.
Hazaki pairs VG10 stainless steel and a decorative Damascus blade with a dark walnut handle. The steel offers edge retention with relatively modest maintenance, while the unsealed wood keeps its natural look and feel. A light coat of cutting board wax every few months helps care for the handle.
Features
- 210mm gyuto format for versatile kitchen preparation
- Kiritsuke tip gives the blade its distinctive profile
- VG10 stainless steel balances edge retention and manageable upkeep
- Damascus steel adds visual character to the blade
- Dark walnut handle retains an unsealed natural wood finish
Specifications
- Knife style: Kiritsuke gyuto
- Blade length: 210mm
- Blade steel: VG10 stainless steel
- Blade appearance: Damascus steel
- Handle: Dark walnut
- Handle finish: Unsealed
- Blade production: Seki, Japan
- Handle finishing: Montreal, Canada
- Handle care: Apply a light coat of cutting board wax every few months
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this 210mm gyuto suitable as a main kitchen knife?
Yes. This 210mm kiritsuke gyuto is a multipurpose chef's knife for everyday preparation, with a slight meat-cutting bias. Its length also falls within the 210–270mm gyuto range recommended for home and professional cooks.
What steel does this kiritsuke gyuto use?
This kiritsuke gyuto uses VG10 stainless steel, chosen for edge retention and relatively modest maintenance.
How should I care for the walnut handle?
Apply a light coat of cutting board wax every few months to this knife's unsealed walnut handle. The wood is left unsealed to preserve its natural look and feel.
Where are the blade and handle finished?
The blade is forged in Seki, Japan, and the handle is finished in Montreal, Canada.