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product_id: 241112032
title: "Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife 8.25 in (Western style Mahogany Handle)"
brand: "yoshihiro cutlery"
price: "R7236"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 5
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# Ergonomic mahogany handle 8.25-inch precision blade 16-layer Damascus VG-10 steel Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife 8.25 in (Western style Mahogany Handle)

**Brand:** yoshihiro cutlery
**Price:** R7236
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the blade that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife 8.25 in (Western style Mahogany Handle) by yoshihiro cutlery
- **How much does it cost?** R7236 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- yoshihiro cutlery enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yoshihiro cutlery brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Mahogany Handle:** Handcrafted full tang handle offers perfect balance and a luxurious grip for extended use.
- • **Masterful 16-Layer Damascus Steel:** VG-10 core forged with 16 layers for unmatched sharpness and durability.
- • **Artisan-Crafted One-of-a-Kind Design:** Each knife is a unique masterpiece blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern performance.
- • **NSF Certified for Professional Kitchens:** Trusted by chefs worldwide, built to meet commercial kitchen standards.
- • **Precision 8.25-inch Western-Style Blade:** Curved blade with hammered texture reduces friction and food sticking for effortless chopping.

## Overview

The Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife features an 8.25-inch high-carbon stainless steel blade forged with 16 layers of Damascus steel and a VG-10 core for exceptional sharpness and edge retention. Its Western-style curved blade with a hammered finish minimizes food sticking, while the handcrafted mahogany full tang handle ensures ergonomic comfort and balance. NSF certified for commercial use, this knife is a durable, artisan-crafted essential for serious home cooks and professional chefs alike.

## Description

The most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have is a Japanese chefs knife known as a Gyuto knife. Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chefs knife to make every meal into something special. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmers market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional. Our VG-10 Hammered Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife is forged with a Western style curved blade that smoothly rocks back and forth with an extended tip for quick chopping. Forged and hammered with 16 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, this knife is complimented with a premium Western style handcrafted mahogany handle that extends to the full tang of the knife and is NSF certified for commercial kitchens and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one of a kind work of art. Japanese knives should always be sharpened and honed on premium quality Japanese water stones. A good quality Japanese water stone not only is the best surface to sharpen and maintain the blade of your knife, but it is also the best tool to preserve and take care of the high quality steel that it is made of. For maintenance info and professional Japanese knife sharpening contact our Yoshihiro Cutlery store.

Review: I've owned Wüsthof Dreizack and Sabatier knives. This beats them both hands down. Laser sharp edge. Gorgeous knife. It goes through tomatoes with extreme ease. DO NOT BUY THIS KNIFE IF YOU ARE AN AMATEUR in the kitchen. This is a serious Chef's knife, and just touching the blade to your skin will cut you. It has not yet gone through extremely heavy use, but for what it has done it holds an edge quite well. A few draws across my sharpening steel, and she's good to go again. If I need to dice alot of veggies, this comes out. The balance in my hand is perfect. It's not a heavy knife, and it doesn't need to be. Love this knife.
Review: This knife has been great to work with. I am not a professional chef, but I do a lot of cooking at home. I prep all of my meals and cook pretty much everyday--so this knife gets a good amount of use. I have prepared everything with this knife from sushi, to meats, to vegetables. It handles everything. I do not have to worry about the knife rusting during a 4-5 hour prep session. I simply dry it off really well before putting it away and I have never had a problem. I have also not had a problem with food building up on the handle like some other reviewers have reported. My knife had a quite flush finish where the handle meets the tang. The knife came to me quite sharp. I was able to wash the knife and use it right away with great results. I have a LINK KING STONE that I will be using to sharpen it soon. I'm sure I will get good results. If I get anything but good results I will update this part of the review. One thing that kind of surprised me though is that my knife was single bevelled on the right(luckily for a righty like me). I had read a question on here asking about the knife being double bevelled. So I have to wonder if this knife is designed to be double bevelled or single bevelled? Either way, sharpening will be easier and I have seen other sushi knives that are single bevelled. It is possible that this is a purposeful design. The handle is great and is real mahogany. As a woodworker, I love to see mahogany finished the way it has been on this knife. The knife is full tang exactly as shown and has a very solid feel when handled. This knife does not come with a saya(scabbard) so I definitely recommend picking one up. It will help protect the knife for decades to come. I personally got the 8.25inch version of this knife and so I picked up a Yoshihiro Lacquered Magnolia Wooden Blade Protector Saya Cover for Gyuto Chef Knife (210mm) to properly cover it while it is being stored. Dimensions of the knife can be seen in the photos I have attached. The box the knife comes in is very nice and decorative. This would make a great gift box. Pros: *Excellent metal composition *Takes a great edge *Great feel in the handle *Very solid construction Cons: *None Additional Considerations: You can spend many hundreds of dollars on a great Gyuto. This knife definitely hangs with the pros for a superior price. It is still a bit steep compared to the average knife sets you see in North American kitchens, but I wouldn't look anywhere else unless you have a very specific requirement of the knife (like being able to cut bone or something like that). This knife will do most everything you need--even if you are a professional chef. Overall: 5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up,  5 stars If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

## Features

- This product will be an excellent pick for you
- This product comes in a proper packaging
- It ensures an easy maintenance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00D6DVTM6 |
| Blade Colour | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 8.25 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel with Damascus layers |
| Brand | Yoshihiro Cutlery |
| Colour | Brown (handle), Silver (blade) |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00700987965568 |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 34 x 0.2 x 4.6 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 181 g |
| Item model number | HDGY21 |
| Manufacturer | Yoshihiro |
| Size | 21 cm |
| UPC | 723260912899 700987965568 |

## Product Details

- **Blade Colour:** Silver
- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Length:** 8.25 Inches
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel with Damascus layers
- **Brand:** Yoshihiro Cutlery
- **Colour:** Brown (handle), Silver (blade)
- **Construction Type:** Forged
- **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Is Dishwasher Safe:** No
- **Item Weight:** 0.4 Pounds

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the angle of the bevel?**
A: Mine was OOB @15, but I took it down to 14

**Q: How do you care for this knife?**
A: Yoshihiro Cutlery's Hammered Damascus knives are very easy to take care of. Hand washing and drying is recommended as well as using a good quality cutting board. Honing on Japanese whetstones is also recommended because honing steels can adversely effect the edge of a Japanese knife.

**Q: Does anyone have a suggestion on a blade cover for this knife?**
A: Yoshihiro Gyuto 210mm (8.25") Saya cover will fit to this knife.Thanks

**Q: The handle smells very strong of paint. Anyone else? It’s so bad that I can’t touch my food directly afterwards**
A: I do not have this problem.    There should be no paint on the handle!?!?  I wash wine, use wood oil on it, and then bees wax.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 4 October 2020*

I've owned Wüsthof Dreizack and Sabatier knives. This beats them both hands down. Laser sharp edge. Gorgeous knife. It goes through tomatoes with extreme ease. DO NOT BUY THIS KNIFE IF YOU ARE AN AMATEUR in the kitchen. This is a serious Chef's knife, and just touching the blade to your skin will cut you. It has not yet gone through extremely heavy use, but for what it has done it holds an edge quite well. A few draws across my sharpening steel, and she's good to go again. If I need to dice alot of veggies, this comes out. The balance in my hand is perfect. It's not a heavy knife, and it doesn't need to be. Love this knife.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***Y on 16 November 2016*

This knife has been great to work with. I am not a professional chef, but I do a lot of cooking at home. I prep all of my meals and cook pretty much everyday--so this knife gets a good amount of use. I have prepared everything with this knife from sushi, to meats, to vegetables. It handles everything. I do not have to worry about the knife rusting during a 4-5 hour prep session. I simply dry it off really well before putting it away and I have never had a problem. I have also not had a problem with food building up on the handle like some other reviewers have reported. My knife had a quite flush finish where the handle meets the tang. The knife came to me quite sharp. I was able to wash the knife and use it right away with great results. I have a LINK KING STONE that I will be using to sharpen it soon. I'm sure I will get good results. If I get anything but good results I will update this part of the review. One thing that kind of surprised me though is that my knife was single bevelled on the right(luckily for a righty like me). I had read a question on here asking about the knife being double bevelled. So I have to wonder if this knife is designed to be double bevelled or single bevelled? Either way, sharpening will be easier and I have seen other sushi knives that are single bevelled. It is possible that this is a purposeful design. The handle is great and is real mahogany. As a woodworker, I love to see mahogany finished the way it has been on this knife. The knife is full tang exactly as shown and has a very solid feel when handled. This knife does not come with a saya(scabbard) so I definitely recommend picking one up. It will help protect the knife for decades to come. I personally got the 8.25inch version of this knife and so I picked up a Yoshihiro Lacquered Magnolia Wooden Blade Protector Saya Cover for Gyuto Chef Knife (210mm) to properly cover it while it is being stored. Dimensions of the knife can be seen in the photos I have attached. The box the knife comes in is very nice and decorative. This would make a great gift box. Pros: *Excellent metal composition *Takes a great edge *Great feel in the handle *Very solid construction Cons: *None Additional Considerations: You can spend many hundreds of dollars on a great Gyuto. This knife definitely hangs with the pros for a superior price. It is still a bit steep compared to the average knife sets you see in North American kitchens, but I wouldn't look anywhere else unless you have a very specific requirement of the knife (like being able to cut bone or something like that). This knife will do most everything you need--even if you are a professional chef. Overall: 5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, <.5 rounds down) => 5 stars If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***2 on 31 March 2017*

I bought this knife, along with the Zelite Infinity Chefs Knife 8 inch & Yaxell Super Gou Chef's Knife, 8-Inch to compare. This knife is crazy sharp compared to my current go to knife, a Wusthof Ikon 8 inch chefs knife ($200). I like the feel of this knife, however there are some small things I didn't like. I'm nitpicking, but the logo seems to be on the wrong side so when you hold it, it feels backwards. Also, there is a slight separation where the blade and handle meet. This is definitely a concern for food partials to sneak into and eventually be an unfixable problem. The packaging is kind of cheap as well, and my particular knife looked as though it had been tested and returned at least one other time. Some surface scratches which tells me it scratches easily. One swipe with a rough sponge will ruin the whole look of the knife. Only speculation though. After some basic tests, it's great for the price, but next to the Super Gou, which is in a higher price range, this one is going back... The super gou is just the best of the 3 beyond a doubt. A real Japanese style knife that is like a mini sword.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Yoshihiro VG10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (8.25'' (210mm))
- Yoshihiro Natural Magnolia Wood Saya Cover Blade Protector for Gyuto 210mm
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