Masamoto Sohonten Swedish Stain Resistant Steel Wa-Gyuto 8.2" (21cm)
SKU: HMA-SWAGY-210
Size: 8.2" (210 mm)
Sku: HMA-SWAGY-210
Note: Add left hand conversion service below. For 2 or more knives, please add individually.
Description
About Masamoto Swedish Steel
The SW Series is Masamoto’s range of high-grade Sweden Stain Resistant Steel Japanese traditional-style knife. Masamoto SW Series Wa Gyutou is completely hand sharpened, polished and finished by especially skilled and experienced craftsmen, which results in extra edge sharpness and a more refined level of finish. This line is highly recommended for those who enjoy knives with a traditional Japanese handle.
About Masamoto
Minosuke Matsuzawa, the founder of the Masamoto Sohonten Company started making knives in 1866. It was his dream that his family would come to be remembered as knife craftsmen throughout the generations. Now, five generations later, Matsuzawa’s vision has been realized and professionally crafted Masamoto knives have become widely regarded as the finest knives made for professional use.
Purpose of Gyutou
The gyutou 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.
The SW Series is Masamoto’s range of high-grade Sweden Stain Resistant Steel Japanese traditional-style knife. Masamoto SW Series Wa Gyutou is completely hand sharpened, polished and finished by especially skilled and experienced craftsmen, which results in extra edge sharpness and a more refined level of finish. This line is highly recommended for those who enjoy knives with a traditional Japanese handle.
About Masamoto
Minosuke Matsuzawa, the founder of the Masamoto Sohonten Company started making knives in 1866. It was his dream that his family would come to be remembered as knife craftsmen throughout the generations. Now, five generations later, Matsuzawa’s vision has been realized and professionally crafted Masamoto knives have become widely regarded as the finest knives made for professional use.
Purpose of Gyutou
The gyutou 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.
Country of Origin: Japan
Specifications
| Style | Wa-Gyutou |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Stain-Resistant Steel |
| Steel Material | Swedish Stain Resistant Steel |
| Saya Cover | Not Included |
| Knife Bevel | 70/30 |
| Handle Material | Magnolia Wood |
| Bolster Material | Water Buffalo Horn (Bolsters are made from natural horn therefore colors may vary) |
| HRC | 59 - 60 |
| Knife Weight [grams] | 140 |
| Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) [inches] | 1.8 |
| Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) [inches] | 0.12 |
| Handle Length [inches] | 5.2 |
Use
For Left-Handed Customer
- This Western-style knife can be changed to left-handed by Korin's resident knife master.
- The fee for this conversion is $20.00 and has been automatically added to the cost of your purchase.
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.