Japanese Gyuto Knife 23.2 cm NJG019

Gyuto – a slim universal that “does everything”

The 42 mm tall, 232 mm long, 3 mm thick blade combines the precision of Japanese geometry with the everyday convenience of a chef. A pronounced taper from spine to tip and a light weight of 188 grams give quick entry into the product and sure control for chopping, dicing and long cuts. The western yo handle on a full shank stabilizes your grip and allows you to work comfortably for hours.

Key strengths

• Profile gyuto – a versatile tool for meat, fish, vegetables and herbs.

• Tip with clear tapper – precise point work and skin incision.

• 3 mm back + 188 g – fast, light cuts without “jamming” in the product.

• 232 mm blade length – the perfect balance between reach and control.

• Full shank yo* handle – secure grip, durability and easy maintenance.

• Without a bolster – less weight and more comfortable edge sharpening up to the guard.

* Explanation:
Handle yo – “western” design: two facings riveted to the full shank; solid, stable, easy to service.
Bolster – a metal “collar”/thickening between the blade and handle, found on many European knives; adds weight and protects the fingers, but makes it difficult to sharpen right at the heel. This model does not have a bolster.

Application

The everyday chef’s knife: from onions, herbs and root vegetables, to meats and fish, to long slicing and precision cutting at the board.

Maintenance

Hand wash and dry immediately. Store on a strip, in a scabbard or block. Sharpen on water stones (e.g. #1000 → #3000/6000). Do not use for bones, frosting or undermining.

Translation of the engraving (kanji on the wedge)

The face shows a vertical engraving, in which one can read, among other things:

• 「登録」(tōroku) – “registered [trademark]”.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Gyuto (chef’s knife)

• Overall length: 358 mm

• Blade length: 232 mm

• Blade width: 42 mm

• Back thickness: 3 mm

• Steel: high-carbon, forged – Honyaki – a uniform knife forged from a single piece of high-carbon steel, differentially hardened, offering maximum sharpness at the expense of greater utility requirements

• Weight: 188 g

• Handle: yo (full pin, 3 rivets), without bolster