The gyuto 240 mm is the standard professional format: long enough for large cuts, agile enough for daily tasks. Its curved profile suits both push-cut and rocking techniques across vegetables, meat, and fish. At this length, the blade provides a generous working surface with natural knuckle clearance at the board.
The sanmai construction places a hard steel core with jigane cladding on each side, concentrating hardness at the edge while keeping the body of the blade more flexible. The tsuchime (hammered) finish covers the blade face with irregular indentations that reduce food adhesion during cutting: the small pockets of air between blade and ingredient limit sticking.
The wa-handle is made from walnut, a dense wood with fine grain and warm brown tones that holds its shape well over time. The wa style, with a partial tang inserted into the wood, shifts the balance toward the blade, which is typical of gyuto handles at this length. Together, the sanmai construction and tsuchime finish make for a knife suited to consistent, regular use in the kitchen.
Care
Rinse and dry after each use. Never put in the dishwasher. Regular sharpening on water stones keeps the edge in working condition.