Gyuto: Do you want just one knife for everything or do you want to build a collection of Japanese kitchen knives?
Then the Gyuto is exactly the right thing for you. In most cases, it represents the entry into the world of Japanese knives and should be the centerpiece of your collection, on which you build other knives.
With a Gyuto, 75 to 100% of kitchen work can be done effortlessly. The name "Gyuto" means "cow sword" or "cow blade" (gyu = cow), and it was originally developed as a response to the classic European kitchen knife. For this reason, both have a similar shape. For home use, I recommend a blade length of 210 mm to 240 mm, with 210 mm being the most common. Professionals, on the other hand, often prefer a length of 240 mm to 270 mm.
You can find more information about the most common knife shapes here: knife shapes .
Kisuke Manaka ENN : The ENN series from Manka-San is one of the more exclusive in his portfolio. Each knife is absolutely unique and is manufactured with a lot of effort.
The Damascus steel (Suminagashi) of this knife is forged from Aogami #2 and soft carbon steel. This creates a fine Damascus pattern that is only available in this form from Kisuke. The cutting layer made of Aogami #1 is then "welded" to the outer layers in the fire, i.e. forged to the outer layers.
- HRC: 62-64
- Steel: Aogami #1 (blue paper steel, not stainless )
- Cladding: Aogami #2 mixed with softer carbon steel
- Blade length according to manufacturer: approx. 240 mm
- Measured blade length: approx. 242 mm
- Heel height: approx. 56 mm
- Thick blade back over heel: approx. 3.1 mm
- Weight: approx. 278 g
- Form: Gyuto
- Blade type: Double-edged 50/50
- Finish: Kurouchi, Damascus, Tsuchime
- Handle material: Ebony
- Brand: Kisuke Manaka
- Blacksmith: Kisuke Manaka
- Origin: Saitama , Japan
The weight and length information are the dimensions of a randomly selected knife from this series. However, these can vary as each knife is a handmade product. Minimal manufacturing marks on the handle and blade cannot be completely ruled out with a handmade product.
The knife is made of reactive carbon steel and requires special care. Since the knife is not rustproof, it should be dried carefully after each use. After some time, a dark patina will form which offers the knife additional protection.
I ask the care tips in my FAQ section. Here you will also find the general knife 1x1 .