The profile of the blade has a long-curved belly shape to it, which is great for rock-chop style movement and, while the flatter style of the Japanese Gyuto is better for slicing, the length of the chef’s knife blade is also great for this task. Made in Japan 16 layers of Damascus steel (VG-10) VG-10 is a Japanese stainless steel with a high carbon content containing 1% Carbon The Handle is made of laminated Mahogany The chefs knife for professional Western cuisine. You can rock chop with some of the hybrid gyutos. Its lightweight, double bevel edged can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with a Gyuto (Chef's knife). Since “Gyuto” is just a fancy term for a Japanese-style chef’s knife, the comparison between a Gyuto and a Santoku is the same as the comparison between a chef’s knife and a Santoku. For vegetables, it is used to chop or thrust cut like a nakiri near the heel, to rock-chop stiffer produce in the belly, and to make fine cuts at the tip. A Truly Versatile Chef’s Knife (Kiritsuke) due to its ability to Rock and Chop and suite all cutting styles Alternatively, it is utilized in the pull-cut softer meat, and push-cut the more muscular meat cuts. This performance powdered steel core Chef's knife may become your favorite on the cutting board. It can rock, chop, slice + dice with few equals and has the length for almost any task. $249.00 Size . The Gyuto is utilized to rock-chop rigid produce and in making fine cuts in the tip of a knife. It is a true multi-purpose knife that can perform wide range of tasks, can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. However, the Wa-Gyuto is still a multipurpose kitchen knife just like the typical Gyuto knife. It is thinner and shorter and combines features of both Nakiri and Gyuto. Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife has a similar length but can have either the typical European/Western style handle or a traditional ... making it unsuitable for rock chopping. The chefs knife for professional Western cuisine. It can be used for meat, vegetables and fish. They are totally hand made in Shikoku, laminating high speed steel so they do ‘seem to float in the hand and slice as if by magic’. Satin finish is 45 degrees Trizact 600grit closer to spine and then 800grit horizontal hand satin It shines awesome when you turn it in direct light and also reduce stickness to the food. The shape of the blade makes it a little awkward to rock chop like you would a western chef knife or other gyutos. It is also used to rock-chop stiffer produce and to make fine cuts at the tip of the knife. However, if you don’t like the rocking motion then a knife like the Gyuto, Santoku, Bunka, or the Chinese cleaver might be the better option for you. It is also used to rock-chop stiffer produce and to make fine cuts at the tip of the knife. The blade is also thick enough for some harder ingredients without bones like squash. Whether you’re handling meat, vegetables, or fish, Gyuto is the perfect all-around knife every chef or homeowner must-have. The Gyuto Chef’s Knife (Grande), is a versatile chef's knife that can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables, making it a perfect tool for preparing Western cuisine. For vegetables, it is used to chop or thrust cut like a **"nakkiri" near the heel, to rock-chop stiffer produce in the belly, and to make fine cuts at the tip. Lightweight - I've tried heavier knives, and even though it was easier to cut through using them, it felt too clumsy. Gyuto knives are Japanese knives for Western cuisine. The Gyuto knife is perfect for chopping a wide variety of vegetables. The Santoku is capable of the above cuts, as well. 8.2"/21CM 9.4"/24CM Quantity-+ Add to Cart ... for meat, fish and vegetables. It is not suitable for meat or fish slicing. The curved blade of Gyuto makes it easier for you to use the rocking motion when handling your ingredients. Gyuto knives are a bit curved from the midsection down to the tip and flat toward the handle. What do you like and dislike about these qualities of your knife already? They have sharp tips and a wide blade, the latter feature making it easy to move and transfer food using the knife. Product Description Gyuto: (literally beef-sword). Those well acquainted with the santoku can chop incredible fast. For vegetables, it is used to chop or thrust cut like a nakiri near the heel, to rock-chop stif. Although it’s a bigger knife, you’ll be surprised at how intricate the cuts can be. The blade height is taller than many 210mm knives of this type, which together with the western style handle offer good knuckle clearance and an ingrained ability to rock chop with ease. Gyuto: (literally beef-sword). Gyuto has a more curved edge profile and a less turned down spine than Santoku. For meat, it is used to saw back and forth for large cuts, to pull cut for softer meats; for a better surface finish, and to push cut for more sinewy meat. First examples that comes to mind is my Mac TH-80 or the Mac Mighty. They both have a great blade profiles that are fine for rock chopping and they shouldn't chip unless you're just careless. Somewhat of a hybrid between a traditional Japanese nakiri and a Western cook’s knife, it has evolved to handle multiple duties – slicing veggies as well as fish and meat. They are pretty long, measuring between 18mm and 24mm, and curve slightly in the midsection to make it easy to rock as you chop. 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