Gyuto/Chef Knife

Gyuto 牛刀 is one of the four types of multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knives; Santoku, Bunka, Gyuto, and Kiritsuke. It is typically available in lengths of 180mm, 210mm, and 240mm, so it is basically longer in length and slightly narrower in height than Santoku knives. It is the Japanese version of the Western chef's knives. Gyuto knives are particularly suitable for professional chef alike, but domestic cooks can also take the advantage of the length and weight of the Gyutos. Gyuto was born during a period that Japan was modernizing by the western influences and eating meat like beef was not as common as in the western countries. It translates to “Cow Sword“ as the western chefs knives were considered as perfect for breaking down cows at the time.