{"product_id":"yoshikane-hamono-skd-nashiji-gyuto-210mm","title":"Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm with Mono Ebony Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm with Mono Ebony Handle is a high-performance Sanjo-made Japanese chef knife built for cooks who want clean cutting feel, excellent food release, and a refined but practical finish. Yoshikane is known for pronounced distal taper, confident convex geometry, and blades that feel powerful at the heel while becoming extremely thin behind the tip. This gyuto is especially well suited for slicing proteins, chopping vegetables, push cutting, and precise tip work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SKD semi-stainless core steel gives this knife strong edge retention with easier maintenance than fully reactive carbon steel. It is stainless clad, so most of the blade is low-maintenance, while the exposed cutting edge may still develop a light patina with use. The nashiji, or “pear skin,” finish gives the blade a soft textured look and helps disguise everyday handling marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is paired with a robust mono ebony handle, chosen by Tokushu Knife after customer feedback showed it was the preferred pairing for this blade. The added density of the ebony handle helps balance out Yoshikane’s substantial Sanjo-style spine and forward cutting power, giving the knife a more planted, controlled feel in hand without taking away from the thin, precise tip performance Yoshikane is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cooks asking, “Is the Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto good for professional prep?” the answer is yes. This knife has the cutting authority, edge retention, and confident geometry serious cooks expect, while still being approachable for careful home users. The 210mm size is one of the most versatile gyuto lengths, offering enough blade length for larger ingredients without feeling oversized on a home cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm good for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This is an excellent choice for home cooks who want a serious Japanese chef knife with premium cutting performance. It is thinner and harder than a German-style chef knife, so it should be used with proper Japanese knife technique and a knife-friendly cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Why did Tokushu Knife choose a mono ebony handle for this Yoshikane gyuto?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokushu Knife chose the mono ebony handle after customer feedback showed it was the preferred pairing. Ebony is dense and substantial, which helps balance the blade and gives the knife a controlled, premium feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is SKD steel stainless?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e SKD is commonly considered semi-stainless. It resists rust better than simple carbon steels, but the exposed edge should still be wiped dry after use. The stainless cladding makes day-to-day maintenance much easier.\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 ideal for vegetables, boneless proteins, herbs, and general prep. It excels at push cuts, slicing, and precise tip work. Avoid bones, frozen foods, hard squash stems, twisting cuts, and scraping the edge sideways on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I care for this Yoshikane SKD gyuto?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only, dry immediately, and store safely. For best edge life, use a quality cutting board such as a Hasegawa Pro, and maintain the edge with careful stropping on a leather strop. For long-term storage, a light coat of tsubaki oil can help protect the exposed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshikane Hamono\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 SKD semi-stainless tool steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 211mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.62mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Mid Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness Near Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 171g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono ebony wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44237514965216,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshikane-skd-nashiji-gyuto-210mm-mono-ebony-handle-01_433d8b28-2d41-471c-a4e5-30c3e9644bdb.jpg?v=1780855947","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/yoshikane-hamono-skd-nashiji-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}