Glestain Indented-Blade Gyuto 8.2 (21cm)
Features
Style:Gyuto
Steel Type:Stain-Resistant Steel
Steel Material:ACUTO 440 Steel
Classification:
Saya Cover:Not Included
Knife Bevel:80/20
Handle Material:Composite Wood
Bolster Material:
HRC:58 - 59
Knife Weight in grams:186
Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) in inches: 1.81
Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) in inches:0.09
Handle Length in inches:4.38
General knife care tips and warnings
- Never wash knives in the dishwasher
- Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
- Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
- Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
- Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
- We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.
For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.
About Glestain
- As seen on The Kitchn: Glestain Indented-Blade Gyuto, April 2015
Purpose of Gyuto
The Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables, making it suitable for preparing Western cuisine. Lightweight and thin, Japanese chef knives have a sharper blade and maintain their sharpness longer than most other chef knives.- As seen on The Kitchn: Glestain Indented-Blade Gyuto, April 2015
Left-handed knives are available for this style. Please call customer service at 1-800-626-2172 to order.
Country of Origin: Japan