About the Maker - Kitasho

Kitasho Co., Ltd. is a wholesale trading company of all bladed products, located in Seki city, Japan. It was established in 1964 and has been making cutlery and wholesaling since 1930. It produces high quality traditional knives suitable for everyday life, such as outdoor knives, kitchen knives, scissors, nail clippers, and various other cutlery products. It also has its own brand of Seki Kanetsune, which is named after a famous swordsmith who lived in the Muromachi period and made extremely keen and tough katanas.

About the Shape - Gyuto

The Gyuto (牛刀) is a type of Japanese kitchen knife that has a double-bevel blade, meaning it is sharpened on both sides. It is similar to the western-style chef’s knife, but it is usually thinner, lighter, and sharper. The name Gyuto means “cow sword” in Japanese, because it was originally used for slicing beef.

About the Steel - VG1

Developed by Takefu Special Steel Company in Japan, VG1, also known as V Gold 1 steel, is a high carbon stainless steel. It’s not the same as VG-10 steel. VG1 steel is known for its fine carbide structure and offers high toughness, excellent corrosion resistance, and good edge retention.

About the Finish - Tsuchime

Tsuchime (槌目) refers to a hammered finish. This could be a result from the forging process or be added/hand-hammered by the blacksmith to create an indented and unique finish.

Kanetsune KC-940 VG1 Stainless Hammered Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm [White Package]	$68.99	Sold by Hocho Knife	Ships from Japan
Kanetsune Hammered VG1 180mm Gyuto with Black Handle	$175.78	Sold by The Sharp Chef	Ships from United Kingdom

Kanetsune Seki VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm

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