Masakage Kiri Gyuto 180mm R2-Steel the Koutetsu Iron Clad bunka

the Koutetsu Iron Clad bunka is always a popular all-rounder boasting outstanding cutting performance and Shibata-san's top class finishing on edge that falls through food

powdered R2 steel used in the blade construction is very thin which lends itself to taking a very sharp edge and is hard enough to handle daily use without needing to worry about its strength

Excellent value for the quality heat treat and high level of hardness the Shirogami #1 is a very popular knife for good reason

The kiritsuke shape adds an extra element of control for intricate tasks while the overall size gives you all the cutting power of the gyuto

Ideal for fish prep work in smaller spaces

Masakage Kiri Gyuto 180mm R2-Steel the Koutetsu Iron Clad bunkaNow made by Yoshimi Kato, this mid sized gyuto is a real beauty. Kiri means mist in Japanese and this is perfectly portrayed by the damascus stainless cladding that protects the VG10 core steel.