Gyuto knife, VG10, damascus finish - Masutani

A western-style gyuto with the performance of Japanese steel. SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. STEEL: VG10. A high performance Japanese made stainless steel. FINISH: Damascus or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. HANDLE: Western pakkawood handle BLADE LENGTH: 180mm. MAKER: Masutani - Echizen, Japan BEST FOR: Anyone wanting a knife made from one of the best cutting steels on the planet at an acceptable price. SAUNDERS SAYS:"I got this range of knives with chefs in mind. The steel stays sharp for ages and the handle makes it easier to grip in high-paced, possibly wet kitchens." Also take a look at the VG10 Santoku and the V1 Santoku also from Masutani.