Kazan Artisan Chef’s Knife

Product details

Made in Tosa, Japan, our Artisan Chef Knife blends elegance with performance. This knife is the perfect workhorse for precision cuts and everyday use. And at this price point, the Kazan punches wayyy above its weight.

About this shape

Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’.

Knife specs

• 210mm (8.2″)
• VG-10 Core, 33-Layer Damascus
• ~1.7mm
• Excellent (HRC 60)
• Zelkova Wood / Wa (Japanese)
• Best for precision cuts, gifts, premium artistry
• Elegant Damascus finish, heirloom quality

Use & Care

• Handwash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut frozen foods
• Use a sharpening whetstone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives. Check out this article for a great guide to sharpening.