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Hitohira

Hitohira FJ VG-10 Gyuto 240mm Ho Wood Handle (Wa)

$211.24 USD
$211.24 USD
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What kind of knife is this?

The gyuto is a true all-rounder and suitable for a wide variety of cutting tasks. A go-to knife for many and an ideal shape to start out with. Based on the Western style chef’s knife, the gyuto has a decent length, enough height to clear the knuckles from the cutting board and a somewhat narrow tip. It’s just as good at chopping an onion or cabbage, as slicing a roast or portioning fish. There's no shame in owning multiple gyuto's

This series has been a favourite since their arrival in 2020. After visiting the craftsmen responsible for this line in Feb ’23 I only got to appreciate them more. 

This maker doesn’t compromise in the heat treatment and grinding in any way. They purposely give their knives an above average hardness even though it makes the grinding much more time consuming. The edge retention of the FJ knives is noticeably better in comparison because of this excellent heat treatment. Their VG-10 en SG2 is without a doubt the best we’ve come across from this region. 

We carry the FJ VG-10 with Japanese handle and the SG2, the VG-1 and semi-stainless knives with western handle. These last three are amazingly strong, no fuss workhorse blades ideal for any cook or chef looking for a trustworthy knife. The SG2 is the hardest and has the best edge retention, the semi stainless and VG-1 are very similar but the semi stainless is a bit more pleasant to sharpen on the stones. 

Detailed Spec

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono VG-10
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 383mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Handle to Tip Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Length: 132mm
Weight: 168g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Update: April 13, 2022