The value Japanese gyuto — without the guesswork
Two-knife setWhy this one. DP chef's knife (F-808) plus paring knife (F-848); 3-layer clad with a full VG10 core, Micarta handle, 12° edge angle per the page.
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- Includes 8.25 in chef's + 4 in paring
- Core VG10, 3-layer clad
- Handle Triple-riveted Micarta
- Edge angle 12° (page)
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The full-size DPWhy this one. A double-edged gyuto with a VG10-class DP construction and ~60 HRC hardness per the listing; the length working cooks reach for.
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- Length 9.4 in (24 cm)
- Hardness Rockwell C 60 ±1 (page)
- Blade Double-edged, 50/50 balanced
- Handle Composite wood
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Long slicerWhy this one. The long DP gyuto for big produce and slicing, with the same ~60 HRC hardness stated on the page.
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- Length 10.5 in (27 cm)
- Hardness Rockwell C 60 ±1 (page)
- Blade Double-edged, 50/50 balanced
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Compact gyutoWhy this one. A short gyuto for small hands and small boards; VG10 steel per the listing.
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- Length 7 in (18 cm)
- Steel VG10 (page)
- Hardness Rockwell C 60 ±1 (page)
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Flagship 8"Why this one. A hand-made, Made-in-Japan 8.2-inch professional chef knife in VG10 per the listing.
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- Length 8.2 in (21 cm)
- Steel VG10 (title)
- Made in Japan (page)
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