Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Nashiji High Performance SLD Gyuto Chefs Knife
SKU:
- 63-64 HRC
- Yes
- Optional Magnetic Oak Saya
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel resists rust and staining from moisture and acidic foods, making it easy to maintain with routine care.
Saya Cover
This knife does not automatically come with a saya cover included. Adding one with your order lets us shape it to this exact blade, a fit no aftermarket cover can match. A saya purchased separately later is cut to standard dimensions rather than this specific blade, so the fit is left to chance.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Gyuto (Chef Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- High Performance SLD Steel
- Grade
- Kurouchi Nashiji
- Construction
- Clad (San Mai)
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Kurouchi Nashiji
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
Handle
- Handle Material
- Ebony
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Our Yoshihiro SLD Stainless Clad Gyuto Knives, crafted with two layers of stainless steel, offer a blend of durability and cutting-edge retention that makes them an essential tool in both home and professional kitchens. This high-performance SLD steel is part of Japan's new generation of advanced metals, engineered to surpass conventional steels with high wear resistance and a hardness level comparable to carbon steel, while offering exceptional stain resistance. This sophisticated metallurgy results in a blade with sharpness, extended edge retention, and enduring stainless durability.
The Gyuto knife is a Japanese chef's knife celebrated for its versatility and is considered one of the most important knives in a cook's arsenal. With a curved blade that rocks back and forth and an extended tip for precise, quick chopping, the Gyuto is ideal for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables with ease and accuracy.
Cooking starts with quality ingredients and the right tools, transforming each meal into a unique experience. From dicing market-fresh produce to carving a roast chicken, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Recommended to purchase with Saya Knife Cover Option.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.