★★★★½ 4.8 out of 5 · 1,027 reviews
Brand: Nagakura Blades · SKU:
NG-G210-VG10D✓ In Stock · Ships within 24 hours · Free shipping over $50
A 210 mm Japanese gyuto with a VG-10 core clad in 33-layer Damascus stainless. 60 HRC edge, contoured Pakkawood handle, full tang. This is the single knife most people should own.
Key features
- VG-10 core steel — holds an edge much longer than typical Western knives.
- 33-layer Damascus cladding — visually distinctive and protects the core.
- 60 HRC hardness — sharp edge, still tough enough for normal use.
- Pakkawood handle contoured for the Western pinch grip.
- Full tang for balance and durability.
Description
The gyuto is Japan's answer to the Western chef's knife. Same general shape (curved belly, pointed tip), but a lighter blade, a thinner edge, and better steel. A 210 mm blade is the versatile middle.
VG-10 is a well-known Japanese cutlery steel. It takes a truly sharp edge and holds it. Treat it like a cutting tool, not a lever, and it will outlast you.
Sharpening: 14° per-side edge. Maintain with a ceramic hone or whetstones. Avoid pull-through sharpeners.
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Specifications
| Blade length | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
|---|---|
| Blade thickness at spine | 2.0 mm |
| Edge angle | 14° per side |
| Core steel | VG-10 |
| Hardness | 60 ± 1 HRC |
| Handle | Pakkawood, D-shape |
| Weight | 198 g |
| Origin | Seki, Japan |
Customer reviews
★★★★★
The knife I recommend to everyone
Ariana K. · 1 month ago
I have owned twelve chef's knives. This is what I now hand to anyone asking what to buy. Edge geometry is right, steel is right, price is fair.
★★★★★
Cut a tomato with the weight of the blade
Chef Osei D. · 3 months ago
Out of the box, sliced a tomato with zero downward pressure. That is the mark of a properly sharpened edge.
★★★★☆
Amazing knife, expect a break-in
Priya S. · 6 months ago
Perfect edge, comfortable handle, beautiful Damascus. Handle is D-shape and I am left-handed. Usable but not ideal.