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OUL SLD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm Japanese chef knife
  • OUL SLD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm Japanese chef knife
  • Side profile of Gyuto knife showing long versatile blade shape
  • Burnt oak octagonal handle with natural wood grain
  • Octagonal handle design providing comfort and control
  • Stainless nashiji cladding with traditional pear-skin texture
  • Choil view highlighting thin grind and workhorse geometry
  • Spine detail showing slim blade thickness and balance
  • SLD semi-stainless steel core with polished cutting edge
  • Close up of the OUL Gyuto tip for precision knife work
  • Handcrafted OUL knife made in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan
  • Handle close-up of the OUL Gyuto chef knife highlighting the natural gradient created by the burnt oak finish
  • San Mai blade construction with stainless cladding and core steel
  • OUL SLD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm Japanese chef knife
  • Side profile of Gyuto knife showing long versatile blade shape
  • Burnt oak octagonal handle with natural wood grain
  • Octagonal handle design providing comfort and control
  • Stainless nashiji cladding with traditional pear-skin texture
  • Choil view highlighting thin grind and workhorse geometry
  • Spine detail showing slim blade thickness and balance
  • SLD semi-stainless steel core with polished cutting edge
  • Close up of the OUL Gyuto tip for precision knife work
  • Handcrafted OUL knife made in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan
  • Handle close-up of the OUL Gyuto chef knife highlighting the natural gradient created by the burnt oak finish
  • San Mai blade construction with stainless cladding and core steel
OUL SLD Gyuto 240mm Japanese Chef Knife // Stainless Nashiji Finish

OUL SLD Gyuto 240mm Japanese Chef Knife // Stainless Nashiji Finish

$185.00 USD
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The OUL SLD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm is a refined Japanese chef’s knife designed for versatility, precision, and daily performance. As the Japanese counterpart to the Western chef’s knife, the Gyuto excels at preparing meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit, offering effortless control across a wide range of cutting techniques.

Lighter and thinner than traditional Western knives, this Gyuto features a forward-balanced profile that enhances agility and accuracy. The pointed tip allows for detailed, precise cuts, while the flat heel supports efficient push cutting, tap chopping, and clean board contact—making it an ideal all-purpose knife for both professional kitchens and serious home cooks.

The blade is constructed using a San Mai build, with a SLD steel core wrapped in stainless nashiji (pear-skin) cladding. SLD steel delivers the sharpness and edge retention associated with carbon steel while offering improved toughness and stain resistance. The nashiji finish further enhances food release and adds a subtle, traditional aesthetic.

Finished with an octagonal burnt oak handle, this Gyuto provides excellent balance, comfort, and grip security. Combined with its thin workhorse geometry, the OUL Gyuto 240mm moves effortlessly through prep tasks, offering reliability, performance, and understated elegance.

Handcrafted in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan, this knife reflects generations of Japanese blade-making expertise.

-DESCRIPTION-

  • Shape - Gyuto 

  • Blade length - 240mm

  • Blade Height - 48.75mm

  • Blade Thickness - 2mm

  • Weight - 170.6g

  • Blade Construction - San Mai

  • Cladding - Stainless Nashiji

  • Steel Type - SLD

  • Rockwell Hardness - 60-62 HRC

  • Handle - Octagonal Burnt Oak

  • Made in - Sakai City, Osaka, Japan

  • Brand - OUL

Composition of SLD Steel:

  • Carbon (C): 1.40–1.60% (Enhances hardness and edge retention)

  • Chromium (Cr): 11.00–13.00% (Provides corrosion resistance and wear resistance)

  • Molybdenum (Mo): 0.80–1.20% (Increases strength and toughness)

  • Vanadium (V): 0.20–0.50% (Improves hardness and grain refinement)

  • Manganese (Mn): 0.20–0.50% (Enhances hardenability and toughness)

  • Silicon (Si): 0.10–0.50% (Adds strength and wear resistance)

  • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.030% (Kept low to maintain toughness)

  • Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.030% (Minimizes impurities for better durability)

Key Features of SLD Steel:

  • Semi-stainless properties due to high chromium content, offering better corrosion resistance than high-carbon steels.

  • Excellent edge retention and sharpness, similar to traditional reactive carbon steels.

  • Tougher than most high-carbon steels, making it more resistant to chipping.

  • Used in high-end kitchen knives, woodworking tools, and industrial cutting applications.

SLD steel is valued for its durability, sharpness, and ease of maintenance, making it a popular choice for high-performance knives.

 

Product Highlights

  • 240mm Japanese Gyuto chef knife

  • SLD semi-stainless steel core (60–62 HRC)

  • Stainless nashiji cladding for improved food release

  • Thin workhorse geometry for precision and control

  • Octagonal burnt oak handle for balance and comfort

  • Handcrafted in Sakai City, Japan