[MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA] VG10 Stainless Steel Gyuto 270mm (10.6") - Professional Long Blade Hand-crafted in Sakai [MIM203304]

The 270mm (10.6") Gyuto is a formidable tool designed for the professional kitchen where maximum reach and cutting efficiency are paramount. Forged from high-grade VG10 stainless steel and meticulously heat-treated, this blade boasts a legendary edge refined by the master sharpeners at Matsuo Hamono in Sakai. Despite its length, the knife remains remarkably agile, offering a level of precision that only hand-honed Sakai craftsmanship can provide. The 10.6-inch blade allows for long, elegant strokes, enabling you to slice through large proteins and bulky ingredients in a single motion without sawing. This clean-cut technique preserves the cellular structure and flavor of the food, much like a traditional Japanese slicer. Combining the rust resistance of premium stainless steel with the unrivaled sharpness of a professional 9-inch blade, this Minamoto-Izumimasa Gyuto is the ultimate asset for high-performance culinary environments.

As we manufacture your order after receiving it, it will take at least 3 weeks for delivery.

About a maker, MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA = Matsuo edges factory ( SAKAI, OSAKA pref )

MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA is a brand name of Matsuo edges factory that is in SAKAI, OSAKA pref. Sakai is a kitchen knife producing area famous in the world. Among the factory of the Sakai, technology MATSUO edges blacksmith is especially good. Prominent cutlery store in Japan is coming to purchase a large number. Therefore, It is a blacksmith and grinder that is selected to chef of Japanese cuisine.
The top of master name is Yoshiaki Matsuo (photo). His skills gained from long experience are used in high-grade products. Kyohei Matsuo and Tsubasa Matsuo are Yoshiaki's cousin. They are also masters of kitchen knife griding.
* MATSUO edges factory has still a repertoire of size and material. If you want another material or another size, please let me know your request.

The notes on use about Chef knife (Gyuto) 240mm Sweden steel [MINANMOTO-IZUMIMASA]

* Please do not twist.
* You can cut anything other than hard. (For example, other than bone)
* It rusts for a steel part. Please wipe after use well.
* Please grind with a whetstone, if it becomes difficult to cut.
* If edged tool oil is applied, it will last long more.