Mikazuki - VG1 Gyuto Knife 180mm

Specifications:
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: VG1 stainless steel core, soft stainless clad
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double bevel
Blade Length: 180mm
Full Length: 305mm
Blade Height (Heel): 42mm
Spine Thickness(Heel): 2mm
Handle: Mahogany handle
Weight: 148g

Saya (sheath) for this Gyuto Knife 180mm

Type of knife:
Gyuto Chef knife is the ultimate all-purpose knife for use in your home and commercial kitchens. It can be used for cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, filleting meat, vegetables and fish. Gyuto knife does pretty much most of the jobs in a kitchen by itself.  Gyuto can range from 180mm to 270mm usually. The most popular for home use is 180mm or 210mm as this gives the best balance of length and weight for small spaces and 240mm is more common in commercial kitchens. 

About Mikazuki brand:
Mikazuki is our house brand. We select high quality products from one of the top knife makers in Sakai, Japan. This brand represents exceptional value for money with great finished products.

About steel type:
VG1 is a popular Japanese Stainless Steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co. Ltd in Fukui. It is very similar to VG10 stainless steel and It has strong corrosion/rust resistance, excellent edge sharpness and edge retention. It is reasonably priced and easy to maintain and sharpen. 

 
Use and Care:
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

Note:
If you are under the age of 18 years, you cannot place orders with Mikazuki Knives.