YOSHIHIRO- High Carbon Hagane Wa Gyuto Chef Knife 10.5" 270mm - MADE IN JAPAN Product Description:
- Knife Type: Gyuto Knife
- Steel Type: HAGANE, Virgin High Carbon Steel (not stain-resistant)
- Blade: Double-Edged / Blade Length: 10.5" (270mm)
- BOLSTER: Water Buffalo Horn (BOLSTER COLOR -VARIES) / Handle Material: Magnolia
- Hardness Rockwell C scale: 61-62
Product Description
About YOSHIHIRO- "YOSHIHIRO" has been designated as a one of the Best Sword Craftsman in Japan since 1550. Over 500 years of their sword making history and technique achieves one of "Best Sushi Chef Knife Maker" in Japan. (BOLSTER COLOR -VARIES) ***We Ship Around the World**** New in Box Comes with Saya Cover
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic but with a minor flaw.
By Larry P. Sharp
Over all this is a wonderful knife. The out of the box sharpness is easily the best I've ever seen. Balance and weight are fantastic. Extremely light and delicate for such a big knife. My only issue is cosmetic. The fit and finish is really well done except for a small gap on the top where the blade meets the handle just enough to fit a fingernail in. Not enough to be any real problem but for the price I expected better.I will order more Yoshihiro knives in the future but I'll make sure they are their higher end Hongasumi series.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Nice blade
By another review
If you know how to care for carbon steel, This is a nice knife that will serve you well if you take proper care of it.This knife has a forward balance (blade heavy)that allows for effortless slicing through most anything. Don't think that this has a bulky or awkward feel to it. It fits nicely in my hand using a pinch grip and is very light for a 270mm blade.The fit and finish on the handle is acceptable. Not done poorly at all, however for $240 it honestly could have been a tad nicer. I would like to try their Yo Gyuto (western) handle 270mm gyuto just to examine the handle quality.The blade is where your money goes. It has a terrific profile. I was concerned from the pics that the blade height would be to low. This gyuto stands tall enough to mince anything. It can become very sharp on whetsones and has good edge retention. *** Don't Forget - This blade has a clear coat of lacquer out of the box. I removed this with1. acetone - to create a haze to better see clear coat during removaland2. 1500 grit wet/dry automotive sand paper (use it dry)The saya comes with the blade which helps to justify the price. Saya fits well and the pin is wooden which also fits well.Overall, great knife! This may not be the "Best Value" but if you know what you're looking for, (and willing to put in the work) I recommend give this or possibly the Yo-Gyuto a try.5 stars
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