{"product_id":"masakage-zero-gyuto-210mm","title":"Masakage Zero Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Zero Gyuto 210mm is a premium full-tang Japanese chef knife forged by Takeshi Saji in Echizen, Japan. Built with an Aogami Super carbon steel core and stainless tsuchime cladding, it gives cooks the edge retention and bite of high-performance carbon steel while keeping maintenance more manageable across the outer blade face. The hammered finish adds visual depth and can help reduce food sticking during prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 210mm gyuto is an excellent all-purpose size for home cooks and professional chefs who want one knife for vegetables, proteins, herbs, and daily prep. The Western-style desert ironwood handle, metal bolster, and mosaic pin give the Zero a confident, substantial feel in hand, making it a great choice for someone who wants Japanese cutting performance with the familiarity and balance of a Western chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasakage knives are known for sharpness, fit and finish, and strong blacksmith identity. The Zero line sits at the top end of the Masakage lineup, pairing Saji-san’s bold forged aesthetic with Aogami Super steel for a knife that feels collectible but is absolutely meant to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the Masakage Zero Gyuto 210mm good for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The 210mm length is one of the most practical gyuto sizes because it gives enough blade length for larger prep while still feeling easy to control in a home kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does the Masakage Zero require special care?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some care is needed because the exposed Aogami Super edge is carbon steel. Wipe the knife dry during and after use, avoid leaving it wet, and apply a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\" title=\"Tsubaki Japanese Knife Maintenance Camellia Oil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etsubaki oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e before longer storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is this knife best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This gyuto is best for slicing, push cutting, chopping vegetables, trimming proteins, and general chef knife work. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard squash stems, and other dense materials that can damage a thin, hard Japanese edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I maintain the edge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a knife-friendly board and regular stropping to keep the edge performing well. For easy maintenance, pair it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\" title=\"Tokushu Knife Premium XL Buffalo Leather Strop\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For maximum out-of-the-box performance, consider adding our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\" title=\"Tokushu Knife Sharpening Service\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takeshi Saji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Fukui, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami Super \/ Blue Super Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Tsuchime Cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 215mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 345mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2–3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Specs not found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Desert Ironwood with Metal Bolster and Mosaic Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; exposed carbon steel edge can rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390525063392,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/masakage-zero-gyuto-210mm-06_32d6d123-59bc-4429-b9ce-a887b849eb02.jpg?v=1781437571","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/masakage-zero-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}