Hitohira Japan's new design of the Blue #1 Tanaka Kyuzo Gyuto knife is something special. Hand crafted by Yoshikazu Tanaka and sharpened by Kyuzo, extremely limited numbers available.

Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Japanese Knife
240mm Migaki Gyuto Knife
Yoshikazu Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所
Kyuzo Sharpener
Aogami Blue #1, Soft Iron Clad
Taihei Makassar Ebony & Buffalo Handle

Hand-Crafted in Japan

Edge Length: 227mm |Overall Length: 399mm | Blade Height: 51mm | Weight: 177g
Blade Thickness: (A) 2.2 (B) 2.0 (C) 0.4

* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.

* High carbon steel kitchen knives will change colour (patina) during use, care is required to prevent surface rust.

Japanese Kitchen Knife | Gyuto (Chef Knife)

The Gyuto, or Japanese chef knife, is widely considered to be the most versatile kitchen knife for both professional chefs & home cooks alike.

With a variety of sizes and shapes available, generally the Gyuto is similar to western style chef knives in shape, however thinner, lighter, made of harder steel and retains a sharper edge. They consist of a flat mid-heel section for chopping, a curve towards the tip for rock cutting and a pointed tip for precision work.

If you are going to purchase just 1 good knife, the Gyuto (or perhaps the similar Santoku) would absolutely be the knife to choose.

Blacksmith | Yoshikazu Tanaka (Hitohira)

Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo | 240mm Migaki Gyuto Knife