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Gyuto Chef's Knife 20 cm - Hashi Tsuchime Collection
The Gyuto (牛刀), meaning "beef knife" in Japanese, is the equivalent of a chef's knife. Agile and well-balanced for a comfortable grip, it can cut everything except bones and frozen foods. A hybrid of Japanese and German blade profiles, the Gyuto has a slightly rounded curve that allows for a rocking motion for effortless chopping and slicing, while its lowered tip facilitates precision cuts.
* Made in Seki, Japan
* Ultra-sharp molybdenum stainless steel
* Rust resistant
* HRC hardness: 57 +/-1
* Weight: 185 g
* Blade length: 20 cm
* Total knife length: 33 cm
* Full silk for added durability
* Perfectly balanced ABS handle for comfort
* Plastic-free gift box
* Lifetime warranty
Japanese molybdenum stainless steel, thanks to its higher-than-average carbon content, helps the blade retain its edge longer than ordinary knives. The addition of chromium to the steel alloy makes the blade rust-resistant, easy to use, and easy to maintain. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the "Tsuchime" (槌目) hammering of the blade creates tiny air pockets between the blade and the food. This ancient Japanese technique prevents food from sticking to the blade for a smooth and efficient cut. Made in Seki, the Japanese knife capital renowned worldwide for its high-quality blades and 800 years of forging expertise, each Hashi knife is a symbol of minimalist culinary craftsmanship, offering a cutting experience that is as refined as it is functional.
HASHI - The New Collection from KOTAI. Unleash your culinary creativity with KOTAI's new Hashi (橋, bridge) knife collection. Essential, accessible, and designed for easy maintenance, this range embodies simplicity, ideal for passionate food lovers. Made in Seki, the Japanese cutlery capital renowned worldwide for its high-quality blades and the expertise of its blacksmiths for 800 years, each knife is a symbol of minimalist culinary craftsmanship, offering a cutting experience that is as refined as it is functional. Inspired by its motto, "A Bridge to Go Beyond," the Hashi collection draws its inspiration from the various forms water takes and applies this allegory of "water becoming like its environment" to all its knives to highlight their versatility.
It is therefore available in three distinct editions: Classic, Tsuchime, and Damascus, each knife carefully crafted to offer a unique experience tailored to your various culinary needs. Hashi Tsuchime Range: As its name suggests, KOTAI's Hashi Tsuchime range features Japanese knives made of stainless molybdenum steel with a hammered (槌目 “tsuchime”) blade reminiscent of pebbles in waterways, particularly those of the Itadori River in Seki. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the hammering facilitates quick cuts thanks to the small air pockets that prevent food from sticking to the blade.