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Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach that delivers consistent quality through skilled craftsmen working together to uphold traditional knife-making standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VG10 core achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and contains 15% chromium for stain resistance alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance and edge retention. This sanmai stainless Damascus construction is clad in stainless steel, making the blade easy to look after without reactive care requirements. The tsuchime hammered surface finish distinguishes the 33-layer Damascus aesthetic while the blade geometry sits on the thicker side. This specification pairs durable performance with excellent fit and finish, suiting household users who require a stainless steel gyuto that balances sharpness with straightforward maintenance characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531778736265,"sku":"SATA_33VG_GY240","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6481.jpg?v=1780273920"},{"product_id":"tanaka-ginsan-nashiji-gyuto-teak-handle","title":"Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Gyuto 240 Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Gyuto 240 is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife featuring Hitachi Silver #3 stainless steel and an octagonal teak handle, best fitting users seeking a 245mm edge length general-purpose blade with corrosion resistance. This gyuto profile performs mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks for vegetables and meat, utilising acute geometry sharpened to 15-18 degrees. The blade measures 54mm in heel height with spine thicknesses of 2.7mm at the heel, 2.6mm at mid, and 1.2mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinsan steel offers a fine grain structure that supports sharpness while providing stainless properties through 13.75% chromium and 1.02% carbon content. Rated between 60 and 62 HRC, this non-powdered steel balances edge retention with ease of sharpening. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a sturdy grip for precise handling during culinary tasks. Weighing 222g, this knife pairs traditional cutting performance with the maintenance characteristics of stainless steel construction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44062969037021,"sku":"TANA_G3NA_GY240","price":449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/240-20241006-01.jpg?v=1728214837"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-gyuto-180mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm is a stainless steel chef's knife with a Western handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking an Echizen-made blade. Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this gyuto features a double bevel ground from VG10 core steel clad in stainless damascus with a migaki surface finish. The 178mm edge length suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing vegetables, slicing meat, and chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 stainless steel measures 59-61 HRC and provides edge retention with stain resistance, supported by 15% chromium and cobalt additions for matrix strengthening. This san-mai stainless construction requires standard washing and drying without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon cladding. The blade spine measures 1.7mm at the heel and tapers to 0.6mm at the tip, weighing 132g total. A Western pakka wood handle with bolster pairs with the compact profile, offering a familiar grip for users transitioning from Western cutlery or preferring this ergonomic style over traditional Japanese wa handles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43988275265757,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_GY180","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43988275298525,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_GY180_BLU","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":45743497511133,"sku":"","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniSairyuVG10DamascusGyuto180mmBlackHandle-20241006-01_c9270889-32e3-4c06-95fb-60ef192edc9c.jpg?v=1728212216"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-kurokage-vg10-gyuto-210-240mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 Gyuto 210\/240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife best fit for users requiring a general-purpose blade with stainless steel construction and an octagonal wenge handle. This gyuto profile features a 244mm tip-to-heel length and 52mm heel height, supporting tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, cutting meat, and disjointing large cuts. The blade geometry follows traditional Japanese acute angles between 15 and 18 degrees, distinguishing it from wider Western edge geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakefu Special Steel VG10 stainless steel forms the core, measuring 59-61 HRC hardness with 15% chromium, 1% molybdenum, and vanadium additions that produce hard carbides for wear resistance and stain resistance. This composition supports edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen and suitable for surface coating treatments up to 450°C. The octagonal wenge wood handle pairs with a black ferrule, offering durability against moisture, heat, and frequent handling in kitchen environments. Weighing 204g with a 398mm total length, this knife maintains consistent spine thickness of 2.1mm at both the heel and middle before tapering to 1.1mm near the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":43781588517085,"sku":"SATA_VGKU_GY210","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44062964777181,"sku":"SATA_VGKU_GY240","price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SakaiTakayukiKurokageVG10Gyuto210a.jpg?v=1740546870"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-senko-ei-sg2-gyuto-240-270-mm-western-handle","title":"Kurosaki Senko Ei(閃光 銳) SG2\/R2 Gyuto 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2\/R2 Gyuto 270mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife with an ironwood western handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring extended edge retention. Crafted by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu, this blade features SG2 powdered stainless steel clad in stainless steel with a tsuchime hammered finish. The san-mai construction pairs a hard SG2 core measuring 62-64 HRC with protective stainless cladding, providing wear resistance and uniform carbide distribution through the powdered metallurgy process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 270mm gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. The ironwood western handle accommodates various grip styles on the double-bevel edge, which typically sharpens to a 15-18 degree angle. SG2 steel offers excellent edge retention but requires specific sharpening techniques due to its hardness and wear resistance. The stainless clad construction simplifies care as the blade resists corrosion during heavy use. Yu Kurosaki’s Senko line combines thin geometry with advanced steel for cutting performance, featuring his signature artistic hammered pattern that aids food release during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704007164125,"sku":"KURO_SGSKEI_GY240_IRW","price":799.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1630.jpg?v=1771982787"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sg2-mirror-polished-damacus-gyuto-210mm-with-teak-wood-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Damascus Gyuto 210Teak Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro SG2 damascus line cuts well, looks beautiful but does not carry a hefty price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SuperGold 2 (SG2) steel is a state-of-the-art powdered cutlery steel by Takefu Special Steel. It is a premium steel with extremely fine microscopic structure therefore it can be very sharp compared to traditional steel. Also, thanks to the modern metallurgy technology, powdered steels tend to have superior edge retention and impact resistance. In the case of SG2, it is typically heat treated to HRC 62, and has more than twice the edge retention than traditional White 2 steel. Being a stainless steel, together with extreme sharpness, high edge retention and impact resistance, the SG2 is a perfect cutlery steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro’s design is dynamic and vibrant. Through its highly polished surface, It is almost impossible to really tell the “layers” through the strikingly beautiful yet convoluted pattern. 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Crafted by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this blade represents the top-end SG2 Kurozome Damascus line from Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono, combining functional cutting characteristics with an etched damascus surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto measures 236mm in edge length with a 50.6mm heel height and weighs 256g. The sanmai stainless damascus clad construction protects the SG2 core, which achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through uniform carbide distribution inherent to powdered metallurgy. The spine tapers from 2.6mm at the heel to 1.0mm near the tip, supporting precise slicing, mincing, and chopping tasks. The Bob Loveless-inspired desert ironwood handle provides a distinct western grip profile that balances the blade's forward weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance while maintaining stainless properties for kitchen use. The etched damascus finish requires specific maintenance consideration as textured surfaces can retain residues more readily than polished steels. This knife suits users who value both technical performance metrics and artistic craftsmanship in their primary cutting tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42813076013277,"sku":"TANA_R2DA_GY240_IRWD","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7166.jpg?v=1782096805"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-white-2-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro (初心)  White 2 Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro White 2 Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and students seeking a budget-friendly carbon steel blade. This 210mm gyuto features a Shirogami #2 core with soft iron cladding in san-mai construction, measuring 204mm in edge length and weighing 161.7g. The blade displays a Kasumi finished bevel paired with a Migaki finished flat zone, presenting a classic aesthetic within the Hatsukokoro White 2 line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirogami #2 steel offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening but is reactive carbon steel that requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The spine measures 2.1mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip, while the blade height reaches 49.9mm at the heel. An octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a sturdy grip for general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43200398426333,"sku":"HATS_W2KA_GY210","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00504.jpg?v=1661323830"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-vg-5-hayabusa-gyuto-210-240mm","title":"Hatsukokoro VG-5 Hayabusa Gyuto 210\/ 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro VG-5 Hayabusa Gyuto 240mm is a stainless clad Japanese chef's knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an accessible entry point into Japanese cutlery. This double bevel gyuto features a thin grind and VG5 steel core, offering ease of maintenance and decent performance at an affordable price point within the Hayabusa line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG5 stainless steel measures 58-59 HRC and provides a balance of hardness, abrasion resistance, and corrosion resistance through refined carbides and elevated chromium content. The san-mai stainless clad construction requires less care than reactive carbon steels, while the migaki surface finish presents a polished aesthetic. Weighing 175g with a 49.5mm heel height, this 240mm blade tapers from 2.7mm at the spine to 0.9mm near the tip, supporting general purpose tasks including slicing meat, chopping vegetables, and mincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal WA handle crafted from Black Chacate timber pairs with this blade, featuring deep brown to black coloration and fine texture that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns. This durable wood offers an elegant finish suitable for daily kitchen use. The combination of budget-friendly pricing, stainless cladding, and thin geometry makes this gyuto a practical option for those beginning their Japanese knife journey or requiring easy-care equipment for household cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":43205693538525,"sku":"HATS_VG5WA_GY210","price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44062956388573,"sku":"HATS_VG5WA_GY240","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroVG-5HayabusaGyuto210a.jpg?v=1733117097"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-migaki-tsuchime-gyuto-180mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm Western Handle is a stainless steel chef's knife best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking an Echizen-made blade with excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this gyuto features a double bevel edge ground from VG10 core steel clad in stainless Damascus. The 178mm edge length suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat, while the tsuchime hammered finish provides visual texture on the migaki polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 stainless steel measures 59-61 HRC and contains 15% chromium for stain resistance alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance and edge retention. This san-mai stainless Damascus construction requires standard stainless care and supports easy sharpening. The western pakka wood handle includes a bolster for durability and pairs with the 132g blade weight to create a balanced feel during extended prep work. With a spine measuring 1.7mm at the heel and tapering to 0.6mm at the tip, the geometry facilitates precise cutting across various ingredients without excessive wedging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43988292501725,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BLUE","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":43988292534493,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BRN","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"black","offer_id":44622020215005,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BLK","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC01029.jpg?v=1669956957"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-gyuto-210-240-mm-f-808-f809","title":"Tojiro DP3 Gyuto 240 mm F-809","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tojiro DP3 Gyuto 240 mm F-809 is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife featuring a VG10 stainless steel core and western Pakka wood handle, best fitting first-timers and students seeking an affordable entry into Japanese cutlery. Manufactured in-house by Tojiro in Tsubame, this 240 mm gyuto serves as a general-purpose tool for mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. The blade features san-mai stainless clad construction with a migaki surface finish, providing corrosion resistance and ease of care suitable for household use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakefu VG10 steel achieves a hardness of 59-61 HRC, offering edge retention and sharpening responsiveness within the stainless category. This specific gyuto measures 240 mm in edge length with a 49 mm heel height and weighs approximately 254 g. The spine measures 1.9 mm at the heel and mid-blade, tapering to 1.0 mm near the tip. A welded bolster connects the blade to the dense laminate Pakka wood handle, creating a western-style grip. Tojiro has handled full manufacturing from die-cutting to final edging since 1953, producing stainless steel knives distributed globally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tojiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44062951768285,"sku":"TOJI_GY240_F809","price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TOJIROF808DPGYUTO210mm.jpg?v=1690434267"},{"product_id":"kato-kintaro-sg2-minamo-gyuto-240mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife best fit for users seeking a general-purpose blade with high wear resistance and an octagonal ebony handle. This gyuto profile features a 218mm edge length and 47.5mm heel height, supporting tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, cutting meat, and disjointing large cuts. The blade geometry follows acute Japanese angles suited to precise kitchen work across differing preparation styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered stainless steel by Takefu Special Steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers excellent edge retention through uniform carbide distribution that enhances toughness. The spine measures 2.0mm at the heel and mid-blade, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip. Weighing 146g with a total length of 363mm, this knife pairs its steel performance with an octagonal WA handle crafted from a single piece of ebony wood. 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The blade displays a unique swirling Suminagashi pattern that flows like liquid across the etched surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through precise heat treatment by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato in Echizen. This high-end tool steel offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy. The thin behind-the-edge geometry suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. An octagonal teak handle with black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip for precise handling during culinary work. 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