Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Nashiji Tall Gyuto 240mm
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Overview
Meet the Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Nashiji Tall Gyuto 240mm—a wide, workhorse-profile gyuto with serious knuckle clearance and smooth, stainless performance. The tall 64 mm heel height makes rocking, push cuts, and scoop transfers effortless, while the VG7 stainless core takes a crisp edge and holds it through long prep sessions. Finished in a rustic nashiji (pear-skin) texture and paired with a classic rosewood wa handle, this is a chef’s knife you’ll reach for every day.
Common Questions
Q: Is this knife suitable for home cooks?
A: Absolutely. The tall profile is forgiving and stable, the stainless cladding keeps day-to-day care easy, and the 240 mm length covers everything from onions and herbs to proteins and melons.
Q: What’s special about a “tall” gyuto?
A: Extra blade height (~64 mm) gives more knuckle clearance and a broader landing area for scooping. It also adds a touch of food release and stability without feeling clumsy, thanks to a ~2 mm spine that glides through product.
Specifications
- Brand/Blacksmith: Makoto Kurosaki
- Core Steel: VG7 stainless
- Cladding Type: Stainless cladding
- Blade Length: 242 mm
- Overall Length: 405 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): ~2.0 mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): ~2.1 mm
- Blade Height: ~64 mm
- Weight: ~240 g
- Handle Material: Rosewood (wa)
- Hardness (HRC): ~61–62
- Blade Finish: Nashiji
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
This is my first nice knife. It cuts like a dream. Paper thin onions and everything else. It has stayed sharper longer than expected. I have large hands and wanted this particular knife because of how tall it is. It took me time to get used to its 240 length but I love it now.
I really like tall gyutos so i was pretty confident i would like this knife and i was not wrong. Even more beautiful in person holds edge nicely and little to no maintinence with the stainless steel.