You've just stumbled upon what will certainly be our best-selling wa gyuto on the site. The Yahiko 240mm wa gyuto is made with good quality VG-10 stainless steel that is heat-treated to 60 Rockwell. It sharpens very well and holds its edge. It also comes with a wenge octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule. Yahiko is the name of a mountain in western Japan where this blade is made exclusively for CKTG.
Brand: Yahiko
Location: Sanjo, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Type: Gyuto
Steel: VG-10 Stainless
HRC: 60
Edge Grind: Even (see choil photo)
Weight: 6.4 oz (182g)
Blade Length: 239 mm
Total Length: 388 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.4 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
Handle: Wenge Octagonal Handle
Reviews
30 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Amazing knife for the price, January 18, 2024Posted By: Taylor R.
I have been using this knife as my daily work horse for a few weeks now and have to say it is excellent. The VG-10 steel is no joke, out of the box sharpness was great and I just had it sharpened by my local service and it is even better. Beautiful handle wood and it is very comfortable making long stretches of prep a breeze. Handle shape is a little different than the typical wa handles but after an hour you won’t notice the difference. Definitely worth the buy
I have been using this knife as my daily work horse for a few weeks now and have to say it is excellent. The VG-10 steel is no joke, out of the box sharpness was great and I just had it sharpened by my local service and it is even better. Beautiful handle wood and it is very comfortable making long stretches of prep a breeze. Handle shape is a little different than the typical wa handles but after an hour you won’t notice the difference. Definitely worth the buy
Holy crap Chefs knife, if you are getting seriousPosted By: Martin
3 people found this review helpful
They say you have to have a good chefs knife. I got this one and I am very pleased. It feels light and not strenuous to use as I use it alot as i am just starting to get serious about cooking. This is a real work horse and puts no strain for me at all.
3 people found this review helpful
They say you have to have a good chefs knife. I got this one and I am very pleased. It feels light and not strenuous to use as I use it alot as i am just starting to get serious about cooking. This is a real work horse and puts no strain for me at all.
Great tool
Great knife Excellent Good knife Great KnifePosted By: Brando - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
OOTB the blade could use a tad of sharpening. However, I'm pleased with it ability. It is larger than I anticipated, but I am working on getting better with this blade. Haven't used in a work setting, but at home it works great..
2 people found this review helpful
OOTB the blade could use a tad of sharpening. However, I'm pleased with it ability. It is larger than I anticipated, but I am working on getting better with this blade. Haven't used in a work setting, but at home it works great..
Excellent valuePosted By: Josh
3 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding value "beater", except it is much more refined than that. First off geometry on the knife is excellent, weight is solid without being heavy, handle was fitted perfectly and finished to a high standard. The vg10 used for the knife is good quality and took to the stones well, resulting in an excellent everyday line/general use knife. Absolutely awesome value.
3 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding value "beater", except it is much more refined than that. First off geometry on the knife is excellent, weight is solid without being heavy, handle was fitted perfectly and finished to a high standard. The vg10 used for the knife is good quality and took to the stones well, resulting in an excellent everyday line/general use knife. Absolutely awesome value.
Great knife What a deal!Posted By: Frank T - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife for one of my Chefs and now I want to keep it! Holy Cow-for the price this gyuto is amazing!! The finish is really well done-polished and feels good! This is not a lightweight-it is not heavy but feels VERY substantial in the hand as a workhorse knife-not a laser feel at all. Feels GREAT and for the price-you are getting probably one of the best deals from CKTG. I love it but have to give it to one of my Chefs-Bummer as a gift-Bummer! I'm buying one for me ME as soon as i finish this review, Thanks for offering this one-it's a real bargain and also a really great knife.
3 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife for one of my Chefs and now I want to keep it! Holy Cow-for the price this gyuto is amazing!! The finish is really well done-polished and feels good! This is not a lightweight-it is not heavy but feels VERY substantial in the hand as a workhorse knife-not a laser feel at all. Feels GREAT and for the price-you are getting probably one of the best deals from CKTG. I love it but have to give it to one of my Chefs-Bummer as a gift-Bummer! I'm buying one for me ME as soon as i finish this review, Thanks for offering this one-it's a real bargain and also a really great knife.
A beautiful toolPosted By: CD - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
Very sharp, very light. This knife is certainly worth the price. I wasn't sure I'd like a Wa handle for everyday use, but I quickly got used to it and now love it.The knife and walnut handle are beautiful and this tool is amazing in the kitchen.If you're looking at it, go for it, you won't be disappointed.
4 people found this review helpful
Very sharp, very light. This knife is certainly worth the price. I wasn't sure I'd like a Wa handle for everyday use, but I quickly got used to it and now love it.The knife and walnut handle are beautiful and this tool is amazing in the kitchen.If you're looking at it, go for it, you won't be disappointed.
Much better than the price suggestsPosted By: Michael - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
It's lighter than other 240mm gyutos I own (I have a lot) but it arrived in 2 days (thank you CKTG!) and was fantastic right out of the box. I've been able to get an even better edge on it with my stones, and it holds that edge very well- 3 weeks of professional use and I've only needed to hone it with a ceramic steel. Trimming PSMOs for tenderloin, dicing gallons of carrots, onions, celery for stock, cutting flatbreads- it's completely reliable. Originally planned to be my beater due to the inexpensive price, this instead is my Go to knife.
2 people found this review helpful
It's lighter than other 240mm gyutos I own (I have a lot) but it arrived in 2 days (thank you CKTG!) and was fantastic right out of the box. I've been able to get an even better edge on it with my stones, and it holds that edge very well- 3 weeks of professional use and I've only needed to hone it with a ceramic steel. Trimming PSMOs for tenderloin, dicing gallons of carrots, onions, celery for stock, cutting flatbreads- it's completely reliable. Originally planned to be my beater due to the inexpensive price, this instead is my Go to knife.
Pretty goodPosted By: Roger C. - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
This knife retains it's edge pretty well over the course of pre-service, The metal is soft enough that sharpening it on a wet stone is quick and effective.The price that I paid when it was on sale (99.00) makes this knife a good deal.The only thing that threw me off was the handle and how large it is compared to a typical stainless steel knife. But this quickly faded as I got used to and come to love how the handle feels. I now prefer using wooden handles over other types since it is easier on my grip.
3 people found this review helpful
This knife retains it's edge pretty well over the course of pre-service, The metal is soft enough that sharpening it on a wet stone is quick and effective.The price that I paid when it was on sale (99.00) makes this knife a good deal.The only thing that threw me off was the handle and how large it is compared to a typical stainless steel knife. But this quickly faded as I got used to and come to love how the handle feels. I now prefer using wooden handles over other types since it is easier on my grip.
yahiko gyuto 240mm Best gifts ever Awesome blade and handle
Not a bad work horse Posted By: Ryan
6 people found this review helpful
I received this knife as a gift and was thrilled when it first arrived. After living with it for a few weeks it does leave me going back to my old Miyabi. It holds a nicer edge than my Wsthof but isn't as responsive as it nor my miyabi. Feels clunky at times and lacking a super responsive feel. Overall a good knife for the money but not great
6 people found this review helpful
I received this knife as a gift and was thrilled when it first arrived. After living with it for a few weeks it does leave me going back to my old Miyabi. It holds a nicer edge than my Wsthof but isn't as responsive as it nor my miyabi. Feels clunky at times and lacking a super responsive feel. Overall a good knife for the money but not great
Yahiko VG-10 Gyuto 240mm Walnut Yahiko delivers Great handle, price and bladePosted By: Jerry - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
Amazing knife. I have been using it for a week and been loving the handle i been searching for a wa-gyuto for about a year now and this made me buy this knife great performer and took it to the stone after a week for my own custom edge but the handle got me goin specially with larger hands this fits great thanks mr. Richmond this is an amazing knife even on busy days at work this is nimble quick and sharp thanks cktg
4 people found this review helpful
Amazing knife. I have been using it for a week and been loving the handle i been searching for a wa-gyuto for about a year now and this made me buy this knife great performer and took it to the stone after a week for my own custom edge but the handle got me goin specially with larger hands this fits great thanks mr. Richmond this is an amazing knife even on busy days at work this is nimble quick and sharp thanks cktg
???? knife Posted By: Asim - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
Very good knife for the price paid . So far the best knife Iv bought . Good weight distribution. Got it delivered to nz . Took 3 days to get here . That's faster than buying things online here within the country . ??Excellent service .
2 people found this review helpful
Very good knife for the price paid . So far the best knife Iv bought . Good weight distribution. Got it delivered to nz . Took 3 days to get here . That's faster than buying things online here within the country . ??Excellent service .
Awesome KnifePosted By: Martin Jones - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
If your looking to step it up in the kitchen this knife is a great way to do it. VG10 Stainless Steel and easy to maintain a sharp edge. Cutting is 10x easier then it was for me, Thanks!
2 people found this review helpful
If your looking to step it up in the kitchen this knife is a great way to do it. VG10 Stainless Steel and easy to maintain a sharp edge. Cutting is 10x easier then it was for me, Thanks!
Excellent knife for the pricePosted By: David Roldan - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife because of the special price. But once I got it i realized it is probably one of the best additions to my collection of other Japanese knives. This has now become my to go knife and otb edge was impecable. The weight and handle are precise and the overall look of the knife is incredible. I have gotten many compliments and I am extremely happy with this knife. Thank you Mark for such a great deal!
2 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife because of the special price. But once I got it i realized it is probably one of the best additions to my collection of other Japanese knives. This has now become my to go knife and otb edge was impecable. The weight and handle are precise and the overall look of the knife is incredible. I have gotten many compliments and I am extremely happy with this knife. Thank you Mark for such a great deal!
Great knife for beginner-intermediate cooksPosted By: Jacob - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
I got this knife as a gift for my dad. He's never really had a quality knife before, so I thought it would be a good gift. He absolute loves it and wants to show it the respect it deserves.Out of the box, it's not the sharpest thing ever, but it's definitely better than most anything you'd buy at the store. After a little love on my whetstone it was just fine. The length is somewhat intimidating if you're more used to shorter knives. Measure out 240mm to get an idea of how long this blade is before you buy -- just so you know what you're getting.For the price, this is a great knife and you can't go wrong. I'm excited to see what years of use will do to it.
4 people found this review helpful
I got this knife as a gift for my dad. He's never really had a quality knife before, so I thought it would be a good gift. He absolute loves it and wants to show it the respect it deserves.Out of the box, it's not the sharpest thing ever, but it's definitely better than most anything you'd buy at the store. After a little love on my whetstone it was just fine. The length is somewhat intimidating if you're more used to shorter knives. Measure out 240mm to get an idea of how long this blade is before you buy -- just so you know what you're getting.For the price, this is a great knife and you can't go wrong. I'm excited to see what years of use will do to it.
Yahiko VG10 240 gyutoPosted By: David - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
This was a gift for a friend so I only lightly handled/used it. I'm impressed at what I bought for the money, nice balance, surprisingly well made handle, excellent rock cutting profile. If I didn't already have a knife that isn't babied I'd get one for myself.
4 people found this review helpful
This was a gift for a friend so I only lightly handled/used it. I'm impressed at what I bought for the money, nice balance, surprisingly well made handle, excellent rock cutting profile. If I didn't already have a knife that isn't babied I'd get one for myself.
Great addition to my other Japanese knives Glides through food. Happy with my new knife.
