{"product_id":"8-inch-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-gyuto-chef","title":"Hinoki Gyuto Chef's Knife 8″ — Damascus Steel with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe all-purpose blade of the Japanese kitchen — one knife for breaking down proteins, slicing vegetables, and dicing herbs, built to do it all cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurocho 8\" Gyuto is our take on the classic Japanese chef knife. It is forged from VG10 Damascus steel with 67 layers, hand-finished in a striking feather Damascus pattern, and ground to a slightly curved belly that lets the blade rock smoothly through repetitive chopping while the pointed tip stays precise for detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade sits in an ergonomic, oval-shaped wooden handle, weighted and shaped for control through long prep sessions, and comes with a solid wooden scabbard to keep the edge protected between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only own one serious knife, this is the shape most Japanese and Western chefs reach for first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 Damascus steel, 67 layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved belly, pointed tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval-shaped wooden handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wooden scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a Gyuto used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the Japanese equivalent of a Western chef's knife — an all-purpose blade for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in warm water immediately after use, dry it fully before storing it in the scabbard, and avoid the dishwasher, which can dull the edge and damage the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I sharpen it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few passes on a honing steel between uses keeps the edge aligned; a whetstone or professional sharpening every few months (more often with heavy use) restores the full edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the scabbard included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a solid wooden scabbard is included for safe storage and to protect the blade edge when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999363408262,"sku":"013361006444","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/hinoki-gyuto-chef-knife-8-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281926","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/8-inch-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-gyuto-chef","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}