{"product_id":"hokiyama-gyuto-aus-10-nawame-damascus-240mm-koy","title":"Hokiyama Gyuto AUS-10 Nawame Damascus 240mm (9.4\") [KOY]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokiyama Gyuto AUS-10 Nawame Damascus 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife for both everyday prep and longer, cleaner slicing motions. Its 240mm blade gives more cutting length, making it ideal for vegetables, meat, fish, and larger ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAUS-10 stainless steel is easy to maintain, holds a sharp edge well, and sharpens nicely on whetstones. Balanced, precise, and easy to control, this gyuto is a great choice for both first-time Japanese knife users and experienced cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e is the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 240 mm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e is a longer all-purpose Japanese chef’s knife, ideal for users who want more cutting length, better flow, and fewer strokes when preparing larger ingredients. The extra blade length is especially useful for slicing meat, fish, cabbage, squash, herbs, and larger quantities of vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe length of the cutting edge is 244mm (heel to point).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade consists of 3 layers of steel - the harder steel AUS-8 (60 HRC) and two layers of softer stainless steel are forged welded together in what is known a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis technique is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors, such as rust and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe hard AUS-10 core is clad in softer stainless steel using the traditional \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e technique. This method enhances durability and protects the core from external stresses and chipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe blade combines a refined \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003edamascus pattern\u003c\/a\u003e with a hand-forged tsuchime finish, which gives the knife a distinctive texture and depth. The tsuchime pattern on the blade is designed in a rope or sailor's knot motif, reminiscent of intertwined threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003enawame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (縄目) literally means “rope mark” or “rope imprint” in Japanese. In the context of knives, it refers to a pattern that resembles twisted rope or knots, traditionally associated with maritime and craft symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003enawame pattern\u003c\/em\u003e is not only a visual accent but also a functional finish, as it reduces food adhesion and improves the cutting process. The texture gives the blade a distinctive character and subtle three-dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe knife has a traditional octagonal Japanese wa-style handle made from oak, suitable for both right- and left-handed users. The octagonal shape provides a stable grip, good control, and balanced handling of the lightweight knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak wood is treated using the traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique, also known as yakisugi, where the surface of the wood is carefully charred. This gives the lower part of the handle a darker tone, which gradually fades into a lighter shade toward the top, creating a subtle ombré effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation, while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hokiyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54174868210010,"sku":"410103162008","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HokiyamaGyutoAUS-10NawameDamascus240mm_KOY__410103162008--2.jpg?v=1779271563","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/hokiyama-gyuto-aus-10-nawame-damascus-240mm-koy","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}