KIYA Nihonbashi VG-10 Damascus Gyoto 200mm (3-33)

The 8” Gyuto or Chef’s knife is the most versatile blade you can have in your kitchen.  From mincing, dicing, chopping and slicing, this knife performs well for all your daily tasks.  Handcrafted in Takefu, Japan they are distributed by KIYA Nihonbashi – Established in 1792 KIYA knives are legendary in Japan, with over 220 years of knife making experience.  The damascus clad blade is crafted from VG10, a high carbon steel core supported with 32 layers of stainless steel  for superior edge retention and ease of maintenance.  The resin handle is triple riveted for durability and is dishwasher safe.  

 

Caring for your handmade knife:

 

• Always hand wash and thoroughly hand-dry your knife
• Wipe your knife down while you’re cooking, especially after cutting acidic foods
• Lightly coat your knife with mineral oil before storing
• Never store your knife wet, or allow it to soak in water
• Never place knife in a dishwasher
• Do not cut bones, frozen products, or pits
• Do not twist, chop, hit, or pry with your knife. Always use in a locomotive slicing motion
• Do not use a marble or glass cutting board. Always use a soft cutting board, such as wood     

 

Due to the nature of handcrafting and traditional blacksmithing, each knife is unique and may have some cosmetic distortion or irregularities. This is expected and normal. Because these knives are handcrafted, they do not qualify for warranty services.