Gyuto chef knife, 18 cm (7.1") blade. The Gyuto (牛刀) is the Japanese equivalent of the chef knife, nimble and well-balanced for a comfortable grip, able to cut anything except bones and frozen food. Japanese precision, Western robustness. The best of both worlds. Specifications: * Made in Seki, Japan * Razor-sharp VG-10 Damascus steel * Rust-resistant * Hammered blade * Half tang * Brown pakkawood handle * HRC hardness: 61 +/-1 * Weight: 142 g (5 oz) * Perfectly balanced for comfort * Plastic-free gift box * Lifetime warranty Product description: With a relatively flatter blade profile compared to a German knife, the Gyuto's slightly curved belly still allows a rocking motion for effortless chopping and mincing while the lowered tip makes precision work easier.