Tsunehisa G3 Migaki Gyuto 210mm

210mm gyutos are the staples of many home kitchen warriors along with pro users who enjoy a shorter blade. They are all-around workhorses capable of processing almost any ingredients. The Tsunehisa G3 Migaki Gyuto is a fairly light blade, but not a laser, with a medium height and thickness. It has a sharp and precise feel to it. The profile is quite flat with a small amount of belly for those rocking cuts. Fit and finish are very good indeed, with a nicely finished choil and spine. The rosewood and maple handle is oval-shaped and very comfortable in hand.

The blade is made with a core of G3 (Gin3 or Silver #3), which is excellent stainless steel. The outstanding attribute of G3 is how it echoes the character of Japanese carbon steels, with a hardness similar to Shirogami #2. Its edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character, and ease of maintenance makes it a great choice for those who don’t want the added work required by a full carbon blade. The core steel is clad with softer stainless steel for added strength and resistance to shocks. The hand-chiseled kanji is a lovely addition to this great-looking gyuto.

Maker: Tsunehisa

Location: Tosa, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Steel: G3 Stainless Steel

Weight: 5.2 oz (148 g)

Edge Length: 215 mm

Total Length: 353 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm

Blade Height: 46 mm

Handle: Rosewood Oval (Trust Photos)

Ferrule: Maple