{"product_id":"damascus-gyuto-knife","title":"Damascus Gyuto Knife with Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Damascus gyuto knife is a handmade Japanese style chef knife with a ladder pattern, pattern welded Damascus steel blade, a rosewood handle, a brass bolster and steel pins. The listing specifies a 7 inch blade, full tang construction and 12 inches overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pattern welded Damascus, ladder pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese gyuto, the Japanese chef knife profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches, as the listing specifies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches, as the listing specifies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass bolster and steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade, so each knife differs slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available by adding a note at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a gyuto is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto means cow sword in Japanese, and the knife is the Japanese answer to the Western chef knife. It does the same all purpose work, including slicing, chopping and general prep, but the profile usually differs. A gyuto typically has a flatter edge along most of the blade and a gentler curve toward the tip than a classic French or German chef knife. That shape favors a push cut or a smooth forward and back glide, where the blade moves through food and meets the board along more of its length. A rocking cut is still possible, only with less belly to rock on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a ladder pattern is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ladder pattern is made by cutting, milling or grinding grooves across a layered steel billet, then forging it flat and grinding the surface back. Where the grooves cut through the layers, the layer edges show up as evenly spaced bands, which look like the rungs of a ladder running across the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is real structure in the steel, but it is a look and a sign of the method, not a promise about cutting. How a knife performs comes from the steels and the heat treatment. The listing does not name the steels in the layers or state a hardness, so this page does not either. For the longer explanation, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/cooking-tips-and-culinary-insight\/damascus-steels-pattern-doesnt-make-the-edge-sharper\"\u003eDamascus Steel's Pattern Doesn't Make the Edge Sharper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs a 7 inch blade the right size?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing specifies a 7 inch blade and 12 inches overall. That sits between a small utility size and the full 8 to 10 inch gyuto many professional kitchens use. It is a comfortable length for dicing vegetables, slicing proteins, trimming and breaking down a chicken, and working on a standard home cutting board without running out of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandle and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full tang runs through the handle, and the brass bolster and steel pins hold the rosewood in place. Rosewood is a natural hardwood, so grain and color vary. Since the knife is handmade, the listing notes that small differences in the Damascus pattern, the polish and the handle grain are normal, so yours may not match the photo exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash the knife and dry it right away. Avoid leaving it wet, soaking it or using a dishwasher, because water and detergent are hard on the edge, the etched pattern and the wood. A light coat of food safe mineral oil on the blade now and then helps protect the steel. Store it on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoning and sharpening do different jobs. Honing realigns an edge that has bent slightly, and our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/damascus-steel-honing-rod\"\u003eDamascus honing rod\u003c\/a\u003e suits that. Sharpening removes a little steel to form a new edge. Many gyuto knives use a narrower edge angle than Western knives, and the listing does not state this knife's angle, so check the edge before choosing a stone setting. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/cooking-tips-and-culinary-insight\/knife-sharpening-angles\"\u003eknife sharpening angles guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers how to hold the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngraving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing says engraving can be requested by adding a note at checkout, which may add a short processing time. Compare other blades in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/professional-knife-sets-for-culinary-excellence-and-precision\"\u003eknife collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a gyuto and a chef knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gyuto is a Japanese style chef knife. It does the same general work, and it usually has a flatter edge and a gentler tip curve than a Western chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the ladder pattern make the knife cut better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The pattern shows how the layers were joined and finished. Edge performance depends on the steel, the heat treatment and how the knife is sharpened and kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be engraved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listing says engraving can be requested by adding a note at checkout, which may add a short processing time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67790938571118,"sku":"JW-CF-2390","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/8324\/4142\/files\/IMG_1114_0a7955f1-b2ce-4847-a0bf-fbcfbfaeba53.webp?v=1792746081","url":"https:\/\/winedropcookery.com\/products\/damascus-gyuto-knife","provider":"Wine Drop Cookery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}