Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8

$195.00

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Tsunehisa knives come from various blacksmiths and factories from around Japan. They make many different style blades made from a range of steels. High performing and affordable knives they are a great entry knife into the Japanese knife world.

The Japanese version of a western Chef’s Knife, based off of French chefs knives in the 1880’s it was designed for cutting meat, Gyuto translates to “meat sword”, but it is a versatile all round kitchen knife that can be used for rock or push cutting styles. Due to the harder steel used for the cutting edge, Japanese Gyuto’s generally have thinner blades than a western knife of the same size.

AUS8 is a stainless steel, made by Aichi Steel, with good hardness and toughness, it sharpens easily, keeps an edge for a good amount of time and is not too delicate. 

Measurements and photographs are taken from a random knife and may differ from the knife you receive.

Details and Specifications

Maker:  Tsunehisa
Shape:  Gyuto
Blade Length:  240 mm
Blade Height:  50
Width at Heel:  2
Core Steel:  AUS8
Cladding Steel:  Stainless
Finish:  Migaki
Handle Shape:  Western
Handle Material:  Pakkawood
Handle Length:  120
Total Length:  370
Weight:  248
Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8
Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8
Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8
Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8
Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8
Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8
Tsunehisa Gyuto 240mm AUS8