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product_id: 523265980
title: "KITETSU Japanese chef knife made in Japan gyutou 8\" Damascus VG10 SEKI city superior stainless blade 210mm"
brand: "kitetsu"
price: "43008 kr"
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# 67-layer Damascus steel for unmatched durability 210mm razor-sharp VG10 core Perfectly balanced for effortless slicing KITETSU Japanese chef knife made in Japan gyutou 8" Damascus VG10 SEKI city superior stainless blade 210mm

**Brand:** kitetsu
**Price:** 43008 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice like a Samurai, own the kitchen throne.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KITETSU Japanese chef knife made in Japan gyutou 8" Damascus VG10 SEKI city superior stainless blade 210mm by kitetsu
- **How much does it cost?** 43008 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- kitetsu enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kitetsu brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Heirloom Quality:** Built to last a lifetime with premium stainless steel and full tang construction—your kitchen’s future classic.
- • **Effortless Balance:** Engineered with perfect weight distribution to glide through vegetables and meats with surgical precision.
- • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Hand-forged in Seki City, Japan, using centuries-old bladesmithing techniques trusted by samurai and chefs alike.
- • **Samurai-Grade Precision:** Experience the legendary sharpness of VG10 Damascus steel, folded 67 times for a blade that slices like a katana.
- • **Sleek & Functional Design:** An 8.3-inch blade with a hollow edge ensures minimal food sticking and maximum control for professional results.

## Overview

The KITETSU 8" Gyutou chef knife is a masterfully hand-forged Japanese blade featuring a VG10 high-carbon stainless steel core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus steel. Crafted in Seki City, Japan, it offers razor-sharp precision, perfect balance, and durability designed for professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts seeking a lifetime heirloom-quality tool.

## Description

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Review: LOVE this RAZOR SHARP Kitchen Knife – Very Nice Slicer Indeed! - I saw this knife advertised as VG10 stainless steel Damasus chef knife, made in Japan – the tag line – “Slice like a Samurai” – which really spoke to me. Luckily, it was more than puffery. When it arrived, I was very happy to find that this Kitetsu is high quality, razor sharp, and a nice addition to my standard stainless kitchen knife set. The handle is quality and solid, and appears to be a full tang construction, meaning the body of the blade goes through the handle, as can be seen on the top of the handle. The presentation is truly beautiful, with hammering toward the top, and Damascus patterns near the edge. This knife really excels when it comes to slicing, which is really what the advertisement says. As shown in these photographs, I used the knife to effortlessly cut daikon radishes and carrots for bahn mi relish, and all sorts of vegetables for Buddha bowels, which I regularly make. The Kitetsu is also excellent when slicing tender vegetables like tomatoes, which seems to be powered in part by its high quality steel and thinness. The Kitetsu is thinner than the Henckles stainless steel kitchen knife that I’ve had for over 20 years. This means the Kitetsu is lighter, however, that’s the point – ha! – the thinner body seems to translate into more of a razor-like edge. So, as far as the needs in my kitchen, the Kitetsu sits somewhere between a standard kitchen knife and a Chinese-style cleaver – I don’t always want to deal with a large blade, but sometimes when I just need to turn some purple cabbage into mince or finely slice some bell peppers, this knife really is perfect. I have know dough it can dominate in other rolls as well. Very happy with this knife, and would recommend to others.
Review: Gave this to my friend in New Zealand, they LOVE it!! - I bought this chef knife as a gift for my friend in New Zealand. He is a chef and his son is also wanting to be a professional chef, and they love it!! I think that it’s a great gift for birthday and anniversaries given its quality and good looks.  When I took it in my hand, I found its weight balance was surpurve. It's not too light and it's not too heavy. The center of the gravity position helps me to cut soft objects by its weight. It is sharp enough to cut tomato skin by its weight. Although I've used this knife only several time so far, It keeps the sharpness well. I'm looking forward to using this knife more, sharpening it again by myself, and testing it more.  My first impressions when I saw the knife, I thought there was not enough area on the blade. But I found out that it doesn't need more area because the weight balance and the sharpness and slickness of the blade was so immaculate that tomatoes would slice perfectly just by tapping the knife forward as the weight slices it perfectly.

## Features

- CRAFTED IN JAPAN- Using the Time-Honored Art of Japanese Bladesmithing which was used to make the Katana (Japanese Sword) for Samurai and Ninja.
- EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE- KITETSU chef knife, crafted from razor-sharp Damascus steel, is perfectly balanced, a family heirloom for lifelong use.
- VG10 BLADE CORE
- DAMASCUS- Involves folding and forging two types of steel
- HAND WASH ONLY- with mild soap and water.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BV4Y3VFZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #382,217 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #1,417 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Color | Luxury Silver |
| Blade Edge | Hollow |
| Blade Length | 210 Millimeters |
| Blade Material | Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel (VG10 Core) |
| Brand | KITETSU |
| Color | Black |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (100) |
| Date First Available | February 7, 2023 |
| Handle Material | Stainless,Steel,Steel Material |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Length | 13.39 Inches |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Item model number | KITETSUGYUTOU001 |
| Manufacturer | Santamaria Inc. |
| Material | VG10 Stainless Steel (Core) & 67 Layers Damascus Steel |
| Size | 8.3" |
| UPC | 196852001385 |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Hollow
- **Blade Material:** Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel (VG10 Core)
- **Brand:** KITETSU
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Stainless,Steel,Steel Material

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the blade thickness?**
A: Thank you for your interest! The thickest part of the blade is near the bolster, at 1.85mm. It gets a little thinner as you move toward the blade edge.

**Q: Is the blade made in Japan?**
A: Yes, the blade is crafted in Seki City Gifu Prefecture in Japan.

**Q: Is the knife comfortable for XL hands?
I'm looking to supplement my Zwilling Four Star Knives with a sharper Japanese knife for cutting vegetables.**
A: I have large hands and have no problem working with the knife. Be careful, these are very sharp. Good Luck.

**Q: 67 is a prime number which means it couldn't be Damascus steel which is made by folding. So how can this be?**
A: Thank you very much for your question!
Damascus steel can be created through the process of folding, forming a layered pattern. However, when incorporating core steel, the method involves placing core steel amidst the layers. Consequently, a total of 67 layers is achieved, comprising 33 fine layers of Damascus steel on each side, with a central VG10 Core layer, all enclosed by another set of 33 Damascus steel layers. Due to a tapering effect towards the cutting edge, applying acid treatment results in an exquisite 33-layer Damascus pattern being revealed on one side of the blade. If my explanation requires further clarity, I am more than willing to address any additional inquiries!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE this RAZOR SHARP Kitchen Knife – Very Nice Slicer Indeed!
*by I***N on August 11, 2024*

I saw this knife advertised as VG10 stainless steel Damasus chef knife, made in Japan – the tag line – “Slice like a Samurai” – which really spoke to me. Luckily, it was more than puffery. When it arrived, I was very happy to find that this Kitetsu is high quality, razor sharp, and a nice addition to my standard stainless kitchen knife set. The handle is quality and solid, and appears to be a full tang construction, meaning the body of the blade goes through the handle, as can be seen on the top of the handle. The presentation is truly beautiful, with hammering toward the top, and Damascus patterns near the edge. This knife really excels when it comes to slicing, which is really what the advertisement says. As shown in these photographs, I used the knife to effortlessly cut daikon radishes and carrots for bahn mi relish, and all sorts of vegetables for Buddha bowels, which I regularly make. The Kitetsu is also excellent when slicing tender vegetables like tomatoes, which seems to be powered in part by its high quality steel and thinness. The Kitetsu is thinner than the Henckles stainless steel kitchen knife that I’ve had for over 20 years. This means the Kitetsu is lighter, however, that’s the point – ha! – the thinner body seems to translate into more of a razor-like edge. So, as far as the needs in my kitchen, the Kitetsu sits somewhere between a standard kitchen knife and a Chinese-style cleaver – I don’t always want to deal with a large blade, but sometimes when I just need to turn some purple cabbage into mince or finely slice some bell peppers, this knife really is perfect. I have know dough it can dominate in other rolls as well. Very happy with this knife, and would recommend to others.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gave this to my friend in New Zealand, they LOVE it!!
*by N***I on May 29, 2023*

I bought this chef knife as a gift for my friend in New Zealand. He is a chef and his son is also wanting to be a professional chef, and they love it!! I think that it’s a great gift for birthday and anniversaries given its quality and good looks. <My friend> When I took it in my hand, I found its weight balance was surpurve. It's not too light and it's not too heavy. The center of the gravity position helps me to cut soft objects by its weight. It is sharp enough to cut tomato skin by its weight. Although I've used this knife only several time so far, It keeps the sharpness well. I'm looking forward to using this knife more, sharpening it again by myself, and testing it more. <His son> My first impressions when I saw the knife, I thought there was not enough area on the blade. But I found out that it doesn't need more area because the weight balance and the sharpness and slickness of the blade was so immaculate that tomatoes would slice perfectly just by tapping the knife forward as the weight slices it perfectly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just a beauty.
*by L***T on December 11, 2025*

First impression, beautiful knife. Of course sharp enough though not intended for hara kiri. Too soon to appreciate edge retention. One more knife to my collection.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*