The most essential knife for the kitchen which no chef can be without. The gyutos meaning is “Cow sword” in Japan as gyu means “Beef” and to means “Sword” this is also known as a Chef’s knife or French knife. It is the one and first knife all chef’s/cooks needs in their kitchen. When buying your first gyuto you have to consider how and what will be built around your first knife as it will do the majority of the work in your kitchen.

HAP40 is a premium, high-performance powdered metallurgy steel developed by Hitachi Metals, widely used in high-end knives due to its exceptional edge retention, toughness, and wear resistance. It is a high-speed tool steel enriched with vanadium, molybdenum, cobalt, and tungsten, which contribute to its durability and cutting performance.

HAP40 knives are highly regarded among professional chefs and knife enthusiasts who prioritise long-lasting performance and precision. However, they may require more maintenance compared to stainless steels.

Weight: 132g

Handle Material: #Letshandleit curly maple, dyed black with grey and yellow cedar burl spacer

Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")

Blade Length: 204mm (8")

Blade Depth: 46mm

Thickness at spine: 1.6mm

Thickness at tip: 0.2mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: HAP40 core with stainless cladding

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 64 - 65