








GYUTO/CHEF
Gyuto is the Japanese term for Chef Knife, which is a multipurpose knife that can do the majority of your kitchen work. This is typically someone's first knife purchase unless they prefer slightly shorter knives like the Santoku.
The most common lengths are 210mm-240mm (8.25"-9.5"). Professionals tend to gravitate to the 240mm size, with home users or those in smaller kitchens more often using the 210mm size or even 180mm (7").
Gyuto tend to have slightly flatter profiles (more edge contact with the board starting at the heel) and finer tips compared to most western knives, especially commercially available German knives. The Gyuto's profile makes them slightly better geared for push/pull cutting, chopping, and slicing motions rather than the forward rocking motion that Western knives typically provide thanks to their curved belly. French and other Western knives typically lie somewhere between the German profile and the Gyuto profile. Neither of the profiles are better than the other, it depends on the users' needs and preferences.
There is a variation on the standard Gyuto profile that has a clipped tip, called a Kiritsuke Gyuto (or more aptly, "Kiritsuke-shaped Gyuto"). The tip is also known as a "K-tip", "diamond tip", "reverse tanto tip", "kiritsuke tip," among others, but none should be confused with the Kiritsuke knife which is single bevel and a different knife altogether. This pointed tip allows for more adeptness and precision at the tip when needed, but is more brittle.
If this is a gift for someone it is usually a safer bet to choose the standard profile, 210mm size, and stainless steel.
K Sabatier - Authentique - Carbon - 6” Chef - Western Handle
Brand: K Sabatier
Made in: Thiers - France
Line: Authentique - Carbon
Profile: Chef
Edge Length: 149mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: XC75
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Construction: Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Matte
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: POM
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Total Length: 259mm
Spine Length: 147mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 107mm
Weight: 121g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Sakai Kikumori - Kikuzuki Uzu - Blue #1 - Damascus - Petty - 150mm - Magnolia Handle
KZU-515
Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Kikuzuki Uzu
Made in: Sakai - Japan
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 140mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 152mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Total Length: 275mm
Weight: 65g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Care Advisements: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.
Windmühlenmesser - K4 - Stainless - 125mm Medium Chef - Plumwood Handle