Harukaze AS Gyuto 240mm

Tosa has been producing knives for centuries and remains one of the most respected blade-making regions in Japan. The Harukaze line - meaning windy spring - was built exclusively for CKTG by a respected Tosa factory, designed from the outset to bring serious steel and honest construction to cooks who want the real thing without the premium price. The hand-engraved kanji on the blade is an unusual detail at this price point - a signal that the maker considers these knives worth finishing properly.

At 240mm the Harukaze AS Gyuto reaches its full professional length - the format for cooks who want maximum slicing capability, uninterrupted strokes through large proteins, and the reach to handle whole fish and full-size vegetables efficiently. The Aogami Super core at 63 HRC is covered with stainless cladding and given a migaki (polished) finish that keeps the blade road clean and bright. The rosewood oval handle with pakka ferrule is well-proportioned for the longer blade, and the hand-engraved kanji on the blade adds a craft detail that is genuinely unusual at this price. For cooks who want carbon steel performance at professional length without a professional price, this is one of the best options in the CKTG catalog.

What Customers Are Saying: Buyers describe this gyuto as ultra sharp out of the box with a cutting feel that makes dense vegetables like carrots feel effortless. One buyer purchased it as a gift and notes it went through produce with a lightness that surprised both the giver and the recipient. The fit and finish earn consistent praise as well above what the price suggests, and several buyers describe this as the last gyuto they expect to need at this length.

Care Instructions: Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless cladding means the edge is reactive - the cladding protects the blade road but the edge itself will patina and can rust if neglected. Wipe and dry the knife promptly after use, especially after contact with acidic ingredients. Hand wash only - never the dishwasher. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the edge the AS core is capable of delivering. Free shipping over $100.

• Maker: Harukaze
• Location: Tosa, Japan
• Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
• Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Paper Steel)
• HRC: 63
• Cladding: Stainless
• Finish: Migaki (Polished)
• Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
• Handle: Rosewood Oval
• Ferrule: Pakka Wood
• Engraving: Hand Engraved Kanji
• Weight: 5.9 oz (168 g)
• Blade Length: 247 mm