{"product_id":"ittosai-kotetsu-swedish-steel-gyuto-210mm","title":"Ittosai Kotetsu Swedish Steel Gyuto 210mm (8.2\")","description":"\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e Gyuto (Chef Knife)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e 210mm (8.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e 4.3 oz (123g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/span\u003e 43.1mm (1.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpine Thickness above Heel:\u003c\/span\u003e 2.3mm (0.09\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Swedish Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e Octagonal Olive Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHRC:\u003c\/span\u003e 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBevel Angle Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCover:\u003c\/span\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSwedish Steel\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwedish steel stands alongside Yasugi steel as one of the top materials in the world. The reason Swedish steel is considered one of the finest globally is due to its high-quality iron ore and a manufacturing process that minimizes impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTaper\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIttosai Kotetsu knives feature an exceptional taper that guarantees superior sharpness. This meticulous design ensures a precise cutting edge, providing unparalleled cutting performance for all your culinary needs.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHeat Treatment\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWhen it comes to heat treatment, Ittosai Kotetsu doesn't just aim for the ideal temperature range for hardening and tempering. Instead, they focus on the precise method of achieving it. This meticulous process results in a unique balance of sharpness and ease of sharpening that you won't find in other knives.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBalance of Sharpness and Ease of Sharpening\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTypically, hard knives offer great cutting ability but are difficult to sharpen, while softer knives are easy to sharpen but lose their edge quickly. These Ittosai kotetsu knives strike the perfect balance between these two qualities, providing both exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening. This ensures that your knife performs at its best, every time you use it.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout Ittosai Kotetsu\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1917 by the previous generation's Kusutaro Takahashi, Ittosai Kotetsu was named after \"Kotetsu,\" a renowned swordsmith of the Edo period, and \"Ittousai,\" the founder of the flourishing Ittoryu swordsmanship of the Edo period. Ittosai Kotetsu continues this tradition of excellence, focusing on the delicate balance between achieving peak sharpness and maintaining ease of sharpening in their knives. Each knife is a testament to the brand's dedication to quality, embodying over a century of Japanese craftsmanship and innovation. The Ittosai Kotetsu signature engraved on each knife is a seal of quality and an ode to a legacy that blends the art of traditional sword-making with modern culinary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eGyuto Knife\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto (literally “cow sword”) is the Japanese interpretation of the Western chef’s knife. Despite its name, it is a true all‑purpose knife, comparable in versatility to a santoku and suitable for meat, vegetables, and fish. Many cooks consider a gyuto or chef’s knife the single essential knife in the kitchen. Compared to German‑style chef’s knives, gyutos typically have a flatter edge profile and a thinner blade, which favors precise push‑cutting over rock‑chopping. Because they are thinner at the edge and spine, they cut more efficiently, but care should be taken not to torque the blade while cutting to minimize the risk of chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi Kusu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43271615447130,"sku":"82888","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9667\/8234\/files\/82888_Ittosai_Kotetsu_Swedish_Steel_Gyuto_210mm.jpg?v=1777927356","url":"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/products\/ittosai-kotetsu-swedish-steel-gyuto-210mm","provider":"MTC Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}