Gyuto / Chef Knives
The Gyuto is a Japanese chef's knife with a Western style curved blade that smoothly rocks back and forth and has an extended tip for quick chopping that can be used to cut meat, fish, and vegetables. "Gyuto” literally means “beef sword” and was initially used for cutting meat in Japan. The Gyuto is one of the most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have.
This versatile 210mm Gyuto knife from Seisuke is crafted from hardwearing Swedish stainless steel, finished with a comfortable mahogany handle.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Swedish Steel-stn (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-60
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 44.5mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 122mm (4.8")
Weight: 165g (5.8 ounces)
Be prepared for anything in the kitchen with this expertly crafted gyuto knife from Shizu.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45.5mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood
Handle Material: Brown Pakka wood
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 167g (5.9 ounces)
Kanetsune DSR-1K6 Hammered Gyuto 240mm Red Pakka wood Handle
A great value knife from one of the best known brands in Japan. The DSR-1K6 stainless steel used is not quite as 'hard' as some of our more expensive steels but the build quality and balance is excellent.
Steel Type: DSR-1K6 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 48.8mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Length: 131mm (5.2")
Weight: 179g (6.3 ounces)
A real standout Damascus design from Seisuke with perfectly balanced Oak Handle.
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Oak
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 139g (4.9 ounces)
Kanetsune DSR-1K6 Hammered Gyuto 180mm Red Pakka wood Handle
A great value Gyuto chefs knife with attractive red pakka wooden handle from one of Japan's most well established brands.
Steel Type: DSR-1K6 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 40mm (1.6")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.071")
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Length: 122mm (4.8")
Weight: 114g (4 ounces)
Seitan Molybdenum Gyuto 210mm - Navy blue pakka wood handle with sheath
Super Value Molybdnum steel with great attention that's easy to sharpen. Comes complete with a pakka wood sheath for safe storage.
Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 29mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 1.7mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Navy blue Pakka wood
Handle Length: 117mm (4.6")
Weight: 102g (3.6 ounces)
Iseya Molybdenum Gyuto 210mm Mahogany Handle
A Molybdenum steel Gyuto knife 210mm knife made with a Mahogany Pakka wood western Handle, perfect for chopping, slicing, dicing.
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.3mm (0.091")
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 167g (5.9 ounces)
An attractive 17 layer Gyuto knife with a green pakka wood handle. A substanial knife with a familiar Western handle.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 50mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 239g (8.4 ounces)
Seisuke VG10 Damascus Gyuto Japanese Knife 180mm Walnut Handle
This stunning Damascus steel Gyuto knife from Seisuke is ideal for chefs looking for an all-round, versatile option in their kitchen. Great for cutting in a rocking-type motion, the walnut handle sits wonderfully in the hand.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 48.5mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 129g (4.6 ounces)
Kokubyaku Blue Super Hammered Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Knife 210mm Morado Handle
Super Classic and light weight. We love the build of these knives - Super hard steel that will retain it's edge for an incredibly long time! Traditional Kurouchi styling and a solid two tone Morado handle
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Morado
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 156g (5.5 ounces)
Don't be fooled by appearances. This limited edition Gyuto / Chef knife from Jikko packs a lot in! Our first Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a handcrafted 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule you get a lot for your money
Steel Type: R2/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Steel Type: Swedish Steel-stn (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6")
Blade Height: 51.5mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2.3mm (0.091")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle: Burned Chestnut 'D' Shaped
Handle Length: 136mm (5.4")
Weight: 169g (6 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Suminagashi Gyuto 210mm
'Suminagashi' referring to the wave like patterning. Blending a traditional full tang western style handle with skilfully created Suminagashi Damascus. Super comfortable in the hand and Lighter weight than you might be used to.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Length: 117mm (4.6")
Weight: 180g (6.3 ounces)
The Longest Gyuto we have introduced and a 'Beast to Behold' - Heavier than most knives we stock but a compact full tang handle gives excellent balance.
Misono is Japan’s oldest Western-style knife maker - Based in Seki since 1935
Misono uses Swedish carbon steel, considered to be one of the purest forms of carbon steel needing little maintenance. Hand made in Small batches.
Steel Type: Swedish Steel
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Composite
Full Tang
SAKAI TAKAYUKI VG10 33 LAYER DAMASCUS GYUTO CHEF KNIFE 210MM WITH AMERICAN CHERRY HANDLE
Traditionally styled, light weight, with the advantage of a VG10 core
The gold standard of Stainless Steel that will last and last...
Steel Type: VG10 stain-resistant steel
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm
Blade Thickness:1.9mm
Blade Height:45mm
Handle Length:138 mm
Handle Material:American Cherry
Weight:143g
Seki Kanetsugu ZUIUN SPG2 Mirrored Finish Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto - 210mm - Pakka Wood with White Ring (Heptagonal) Handle
*NEW FOR 2023*
This knife really is something special. Created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Seki Kanetsugu, the “Zuiun” series knives are made with R2/SG2 high-speed powder core steel, heat-treated and cold-treated to 62-63 HRC, enabling superb edge retention. This is the highest level of fit and finishes by Kanetsugu, with a beautiful Damascus cladding that is almost mirror-like. With a beautiful tapering, the knife has an excellent edge geometry.
Supported by the harder SG2 steel, the knife maker was able to achieve excellent thinness behind the edge, facilitating great cutting performance. This knife features a special Shichikaku (Heptagon) handle made of brown pakkawood, with a beautiful mosaic pin for decoration. All knives in this series come in a lovely Paulownia wood box.
- Construction: San Mai
- Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
- Hagane (Core Steel): R2/SG2
- Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
- Hardness: 62-63 HRC
- Hand-sharpened
- Blade Finishes: Damascus
- Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
- Blade Height (at heel): 45mm
- Comes in a Paulownia BOX
An extremely light weight and well balanced Japanese Knife with a beautiful 'Suminagashi' pattern, giving it an almost marblelike appearance
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Material: Shitan Handle (Octagonal)
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.138")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 280g (9.9 ounces)
Misono is Japan’s oldest Western-style knife maker - Based in Seki since 1935
Misono uses Swedish carbon steel, considered to be one of the purest forms of carbon steel.
Meticulously hammering this type of steel strengthens the blade for optimum sharpness and durability
Steel Type: Swedish Steel (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Composite
Full Tang
*New For 2022*
JIKKO R2/SG2 Japanese Chef Knife 240mm Gyuto Burned Chestnut / Buffalo Horn Handle
Don't be fooled by appearances. This limited addition Gyuto / Chef knife from Jikko packs a lot in! Our first Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a handcrafed 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule you get a lot for your money
*A Favourite of Chef Thuy Pham 'Vietnamese made easy'
Steel Type: R2/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 49mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2.3mm (0.091")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Burned Chestnuts
Handle Length: 136mm (5.4")
Weight: 137g (4.8 ounces)
*NEW* Beautifully layered, this knife combines razor sharpness and durability with ease of sharpening. A narrower blade here also makes the knife perfect for carving.
VG10 high carbon steel is the gold standard and a chefs favourite exclusively produced in Japan. Superb edge retention, incredibly quick to sharpen and resistant to corrosion.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Handle Material: Black Pakka wood
Exclusive to Chefslocker - Attractive Octagonal composite handle for improved water resistance. Classically made under Blacksmith Yoshinori Seto
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Handle: Cocobolo/pakka wood handle (Octagonal)
Handle Length: 220mm (8.7")
Weight: 178g (6.3 ounces)
French style blade with a slight curve makes this knife super nice to use. Super Stylish, streamline and incredibly comfortable to hold. Seki Kanetsugu PRO-J range is a high-tech knife made using traditional Japanese methods. Full Tang, reassuringly weighty and easy to maintain - Limited availability
Blade Material: PRO-J ZA
Blade Hardness: HRC 57-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 230mm (9.1")
Blade Height: 50mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Black Micarta
Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")
Weight: 230g (8.1 ounces)
This versatile 180mm Gyuto knife from Seisuke is crafted from hardwearing Swedish stainless steel, finished with a comfortable mahogany handle.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: Swedish Steel-stn (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-60
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 42.5mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 122mm (4.8")
Weight: 153g (5.4 ounces)
Stand out from the crowd!
This stunning kiritsuke is a limited edition. Crossing the boundary between a santoku and a chefs knife. It's a great size for those who are used to using a larger blade.
Steel Type: Aus-10
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 195mm (7.7")
Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Blue Pakka wood
Handle Length: 113mm (4.4")
Weight: 196g (6.9 ounces)
*NEW* for 2022 - Kunihira of Echizen city are a small Blacksmith that specialize in using the very best materials and traditional methods to produce some truly unique designs.
This Hand hammered blade design gives the Tanzo a real nice authentic feel
Steel Type: VG1 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.138")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
A 'Full Tang' Chef's knife from Tojiro featuring a VG10 core and a 13 chrome Stainless steel shell.
A very sturdy, multi use knife essential for any home or professional kitchen. This knife is a very durable 'work horse' being made of Stainless Steel and will will take a lot of stick!
The Tojiro Dp range is truly a go to knife, respected amongst Chefs around the world for value, choice of materials and worksmanship
- VG10 Core
- Full Tang
- Composite water resistant handle
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Magnolia
Handle Length: 145mm (5.7")
Weight: 161g (5.7 ounces)
- Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 Nashiji
- Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
- Blade Length: 210mm
- Blade Height: 47mm
- Blade Thickness: 2.7mm
- Handle Material Carbonized Wood Handle
- Handle Length: 138mm
- Weight: 177g
*There is no Sheath / Suitable for this particular knife
A new addition to our popular Seto Iseya range. A significantly longer blade to the Santoku but equally light weight and perfectly balanced
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Cocobolo/pakka wood handle
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Lyr Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife 180mm / 210mm / 240mm
Chopping, slicing, mincing, dicing - the go to knife for every chef and essential in any kitchen. This 17-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knife is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade; and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness and stain resistant.
An Exclusive to Chefslocker
Classic, Stylish design - Lightweight and easy to sharpen
Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58/59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Handle: Black Pakka wood (Octagonal)
Handle Length: 124mm (4.9")
Weight: 128g (4.5 ounces)
A Stand out chefs knife from Sakai Takayuki with a stunning 45 layers of Damascus, acid washed and polished to accentuate the wave effect of the hammering and layering of steel. Full Tang and carved ergonomic handle for those use handling a more western style Knife.
- 45 Layer Mirrored Damascus Steel
- 210mm Blade
- Full Tang
- Ergonomically designed Western Handle
- Double Bevel
- 165g
A limited edition Kengata Santoku with a stunning American cherry wood WA handle. Light weight and beautifully balanced with a blue super steel core. A stunning piece.
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm (0.098")
Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm)
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 178g (6.3 ounces)
Seisuke VG10 17 Layer Damascus Gyuto 270mm Mahogany handle
A substantially large Gyuto at a hefty 185g. Full Tang with a beautiful mahoganny handle.
Steel Type: VG10 17 Layer (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6")
Blade Height: 55mm (2.2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 285g (10.1 ounces)
