{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-choyo-blue-gyuto-knife-210mm","title":"Sakai Kikumori Choyo Blue Gyuto Knife 210mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Choyo range represents some of the finest work offered by Sakai Kikumori, bringing together exceptional materials, specialist Sakai craftsmanship and a beautifully refined finish. Built around a Blue #1 carbon steel core and finished with an immaculate mirror polish, this is traditional Sakai knife making executed at a seriously high level.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 210mm Gyuto is elegant, lightweight and precise, pairing the exceptional edge potential of Blue #1 with the understated simplicity of a traditional magnolia wa handle. A special knife, but one designed first and foremost to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGyuto – The Japanese Chef’s Knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gyuto is the Japanese answer to the Western chef’s knife, designed as a true multipurpose blade. Its combination of blade length, gentle curve and fine pointed tip makes it equally comfortable slicing proteins, chopping vegetables and handling more precise tip work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 210mm, this is perhaps the most versatile gyuto size — enough length for larger ingredients and longer slicing cuts while remaining agile and manageable for everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMirror Polish – Refined \u0026amp; Functional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Choyo is finished with a highly refined mirror polish, giving the blade its distinctive, almost seamless appearance. Beyond looking beautiful, Sakai Kikumori specifically use the polished surface to help improve resistance to rust and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't make the knife stainless — the Blue #1 core remains a reactive carbon steel — but the incredibly smooth surface makes this a particularly refined expression of traditional carbon steel knife making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakai Kikumori is a long-established knife brand based in Sakai, Osaka — one of Japan’s most important centres of kitchen knife production. Drawing on the city’s long history of specialist forging, sharpening, and handle fitting, Sakai Kikumori offers a wide range of Japanese kitchen knives that balance traditional craft with practical everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Choyo range sits at the very top of that offering. Alongside Kikuzuki, Sakai Kikumori describe Choyo as representing their highest level of quality, bringing together carefully selected materials with some of Sakai's most accomplished specialist craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue #1 Steel – Fine-Grained Carbon Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue #1, or Aogami #1, is a high-performance Japanese carbon steel produced by adding tungsten and chromium to a very pure carbon steel base. It is capable of taking an exceptionally fine edge while offering excellent edge retention, making it particularly well suited to finely ground, high-performance kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue #1 rewards careful use and regular whetstone maintenance. As a carbon steel it is reactive, so the exposed core will naturally develop a patina over time and should always be cleaned and dried thoroughly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Sakai Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many of Sakai's finest knives, the Choyo is the product of specialist craftsmen rather than a single maker carrying out every stage of production. Forging, grinding, sharpening and finishing are individual disciplines within Sakai's traditional knife-making system, allowing each stage to be completed by craftspeople specialising in that particular process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Choyo Blue #1 range is widely attributed to renowned Sakai blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, with sharpening and finishing associated with Morihiro Hamono — two names closely connected with some of Sakai's most highly regarded knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnolia \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Wa Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is fitted with a traditional octagonal magnolia wa handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule. Magnolia is lightweight, comfortable and understated, allowing the blade to remain the focus while helping maintain the responsive balance associated with traditional Japanese-handled knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs buffalo horn is a natural material, its colour and pattern can vary slightly from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Shape: Gyuto\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 210mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Height:\u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue #1 (Aogami #1) Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eConstruction: Laminated\u003cbr\u003eCladding: Soft Iron\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Mirror Polish\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Magnolia with Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule\u003cbr\u003eHandle Type: Octagonal Wa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry thoroughly immediately after use. Blue #1 is a reactive carbon steel and the exposed cutting edge will naturally develop a patina over time. Despite the highly polished finish, the knife can still rust if it is left wet or exposed to moisture for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade during use when working with particularly acidic ingredients. Use a wooden or soft plastic chopping board and avoid bones, frozen foods, twisting or lateral pressure through the edge. Sharpen on whetstones to maintain its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an age-restricted product. Your age will be verified at checkout, and again by the courier on delivery. Orders cannot be left in a safe place or with neighbours — someone over 18 will need to be present to receive it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56151339303297,"sku":null,"price":404.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/sakai-kikumori-choyo-blue-gyuto-knife-210mm-6904509.jpg?v=1791626069","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/sakai-kikumori-choyo-blue-gyuto-knife-210mm","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}