MITSUMOTO SAKARI Gyuto Chef Knife

The 7-layer 440C construction provides a balance of high hardness and durability. This allows the blade to maintain a sharp edge for longer periods while resisting the brittleness often found in extremely hard steels.

A hardness of 60±2 HRC indicates a high-performance blade that holds its edge well, but it is more susceptible to chipping if used on hard surfaces like glass or stone. We recommend using a wooden or plastic cutting board and honing the blade regularly to maintain its sharpness.

While the maple wood handle is ergonomically shaped for comfort and control, it is a natural material. To preserve the wood's integrity, avoid soaking the knife in water and always hand-wash and dry it immediately after use.

No, this knife is designed for precision tasks such as slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fruits, and boneless meats. Using it on bones or frozen foods can damage the fine edge of the blade.

Because of the high-quality 440C steel and the traditional forging process, we recommend using a whetstone for sharpening to maintain the correct blade angle. Avoid using pull-through electric sharpeners, as they can remove too much material and damage the Damascus pattern.

The knife comes with a protective sandalwood box, which is an excellent long-term storage solution. Alternatively, you can store it on a magnetic knife strip or in a wooden knife block to protect the edge from contact with other metal utensils.