This Takeda classic 240mm gyuto occupies the sweet spot for many professional and serious amateur chefs. Takeda-san makes his gyutos slightly taller than others of its type. As such, this blade is a perfect tool for those looking for a bit more finger clearance between handle and board.
It’s difficult not to gush about this knife maker and his iconic blades. Shosui Takeda has earned his enviable reputation through years of hard work and study, the net result being a comprehensive line of traditional Japanese knives that are as beautiful to look at as they are rewarding to work with. His forging and hardening methods have taken Aogami Super steel to a level matched by few others. His eye for geometry and grind are likewise sometimes equaled but rarely bettered.
This is one heck of a gyuto! Light and thin. Hard and fast. A knife not to be toyed with. A knife that would and should occupy pride of place in anyone’s roll or block searching for a super sharp, durable, and finely crafted kitchen implement.
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