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Masamoto VG Gyutou 210mm (8.3")
$250.00
- Description
- Specifications
- Use & Care
Masamoto VG Line
Masamoto’s VG series is made from Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium steel and was rated #1 Hybrid Chef’s Knife by Cook’s Illustrated Magazine in a survey of top brands. These knives have excellent edge retention and combine the sharpness of carbon steel with rust resistance. The comfortable Duracon resin handles are anti-bacterial and these knives have a light and balanced feel.
About this shape
Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’.
| Handle material | Duracon Resin |
| Blade length | 210 mm (8.3") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.8 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.7 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 59 |
| Edge / Bevel | 70/30 |
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 10 reviews.
I absolutely love this knife. The Masamoto VG Gyuto has completely changed the way I experience prep work in the kitchen. It glides through ingredients with a kind of quiet precision and then delicate when it needs to be, yet fiercely sharp and confident at the same time. There’s a beautiful balance to it. It feels both peaceful and powerful in hand, it is refined, but strong. The thin geometry makes every cut feel intentional and controlled, and the craftsmanship is evident in every detail. It’s more than just a tool. It’s genuinely enjoyable to use. I even look forward to cleaning and polishing it after cooking. This knife has elevated my daily routine and made cooking feel more deliberate and rewarding. Highly recommended.
I love this knife. Versatile and great feel (grip and weight). I use it for almost everything - from cleaning fish to mirepoix. My number one!!
I bought this as a gift for my son-in-law and he loves it! He's an avid cook and is always preparing exquisite meals. So happy I could give him a gift that he really enjoys.
Love it. Bought as a gift for my daughter.
I was so happy with mine, that I bought one for my daughter. I would recommend both my knife and this company. They do a great job.
Love this knife!
Beautiful knife! I own two of these, fantastic workhorse in the kitchen
To me this is an excellent everyday kitchen workhorse. This particular purchase is a wedding gift for friend and my 4th Masamoto. I love this knife, great feel, easy to sharpen, couldn't be more satisfied with chubo knives. I've said it before, there is no reason to go to any other site for best quality knives and customer service.
I have a large knife collection. A few KS. This is a solid piece. More finish could have gone into the spine. The Kanehide TK is a better knife for less money I think. And I don’t usually care about the “for less money” part. Just want to buy the best.