Tojiro Basic Gyuto VG-10 200mm (7.9″)

TOJIRO’s newest “BASIC” series features a timeless, minimalist design. The knives are designed for home use and offer an excellent quality-price ratio. The VG-10 steel core provides satisfying sharpness and good edge retention, and the ergonomic pakka wood handle offers a comfortable grip.

BLADE SHAPE:
The gyuto, also called a chef’s knife, is a versatile kitchen knife that shines in all kinds of chopping, slicing and rocking on the kitchen board. This knife is suitable for the preparation of large quantities of vegetables and meat.

STEEL:
This Gyuto knife is part of TOJIRO’s Basic knife series, which features the popular VG-10 core steel.

LAMINATION:
The core layer is clad into 2 layers of softer steel (san-mai lamination). 

GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.

BLADE FINISH:
The blade has a simple Migaki look.

HANDLE:
The handle is made of sturdy and relatively light pakka wood (no padding), allowing for an ergonomic and fatigue-free grip. The handle is equipped with three rivets for secure fastening, reducing the possibility of cracks in the handle.

ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
TOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers, with headquarters in Niigata. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO’s focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO’s knives a must-have in any kitchen.