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Our third addition to the new Masutani knife line is this great mini gyuto. Masutani is a small blacksmith shop located in Echizen in the Fukui Prefecture. They are a new addition to our ever growing catalog of kitchen knives and they are gaining favorable reviews from our customers. This great looking gyuto is a perfect knife for home cooks or pro chefs seeking a blade that is easy to use and maintain.
The knife featured here is made from VG1 stainless steel. It is a close cousin to the very popular VG-10 steel found in many commercial kitchen knives made by the “big boys” of the Japanese knife industry. Unlike VG-10, VG1 contains nickel. However, the steel properties are very similar to VG-10 with maybe slightly less stain resistance but just as much durability and ease of sharpening. The inner core is clad in a softer stainless steel which helps protect the VG1 steel while increasing the stain resistance of the blade. The cladding receives a very attractive hammered finish which, together with the lovely yo-style Western handle made from a single piece of rosewood, creates a very attractive package.
The shorter length of this gyuto is perfectly suited to chefs working with smaller ingredients or in restricted spaces. It is also a good length for novice knife users to hone their cutting skills. The reduced length also makes for a very rigid blade that feels quick and precise in use.Blacksmith: Masutani
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: Laser Cut, San Mai
Cladding: Hammered Stainless
Edge Steel: VG1 Stainless
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Yo (Western) Single Piece Rosewood
Weight: 5.1 oz (146 g)
Blade Length: 187 mm
Total Length: 314 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.9 mm
Blade Height: 47.3 mm
Our third addition to the new Masutani knife line is this great mini gyuto. Masutani is a small blacksmith shop located in Echizen in the Fukui Prefecture. They are a new addition to our ever growing catalog of kitchen knives and they are gaining favorable reviews from our customers. This great looking gyuto is a perfect knife for home cooks or pro chefs seeking a blade that is easy to use and maintain.
The knife featured here is made from VG1 stainless steel. It is a close cousin to the very popular VG-10 steel found in many commercial kitchen knives made by the “big boys” of the Japanese knife industry. Unlike VG-10, VG1 contains nickel. However, the steel properties are very similar to VG-10 with maybe slightly less stain resistance but just as much durability and ease of sharpening. The inner core is clad in a softer stainless steel which helps protect the VG1 steel while increasing the stain resistance of the blade. The cladding receives a very attractive hammered finish which, together with the lovely yo-style Western handle made from a single piece of rosewood, creates a very attractive package.
The shorter length of this gyuto is perfectly suited to chefs working with smaller ingredients or in restricted spaces. It is also a good length for novice knife users to hone their cutting skills. The reduced length also makes for a very rigid blade that feels quick and precise in use.
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Great starter knife
MASUTSNI GYUTOPosted By: Bryce Blick - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
For the price this knife is stupendous, it's very sharp out of the box and incredibly thin. The handle is beautiful as is the rest of the finishing. I would definitely recommend this over and over again as an entry in to japanese knives.
4 people found this review helpful
For the price this knife is stupendous, it's very sharp out of the box and incredibly thin. The handle is beautiful as is the rest of the finishing. I would definitely recommend this over and over again as an entry in to japanese knives.
Nice Two Thumbs Up Great knivesPosted By: Amy - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
Great knife, razor sharp. I like how nimble this knife is. However, like the video describes it is more like a santoku than a gyuto. It blazes through veg fast. Its nimble, beautify made and sharpens easily. However it may not replace a gyuto. The tip is a bit tall to get under silver skin when cleaning meats.
4 people found this review helpful
Great knife, razor sharp. I like how nimble this knife is. However, like the video describes it is more like a santoku than a gyuto. It blazes through veg fast. Its nimble, beautify made and sharpens easily. However it may not replace a gyuto. The tip is a bit tall to get under silver skin when cleaning meats.
