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Sakai Takayuki Seigaiha Gyuto 210mm Japanese chef knife
  • Sakai Takayuki Seigaiha Gyuto 210mm Japanese chef knife
  • Choil and balance point of Sakai Takayuki Gyuto 210mm
  • Close-up of a gyuto knife with 'Grand Chef' branding on a white background.
  • Chef's knife with 'Grand Chef' branding on a clear stand against a gray background.
  • Stainless Damascus tsuchime cladding on Gyuto knife.
  • Flat heel section for rock chopping and tap chopping
  • Black pakkawood handle with integral bolster.
  • Sakai Takayuki Seigaiha Gyuto 210mm Japanese chef knife
  • Choil and balance point of Sakai Takayuki Gyuto 210mm
  • Close-up of a gyuto knife with 'Grand Chef' branding on a white background.
  • Chef's knife with 'Grand Chef' branding on a clear stand against a gray background.
  • Stainless Damascus tsuchime cladding on Gyuto knife.
  • Flat heel section for rock chopping and tap chopping
  • Black pakkawood handle with integral bolster.
Sakai Takayuki Seigaiha Gyuto Böhler N685 Damascus // 210mm // Grand Chef Series

Sakai Takayuki Seigaiha Gyuto Böhler N685 Damascus // 210mm // Grand Chef Series

$335.00 USD
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The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the Western chef’s knife, designed as a versatile, multi-purpose kitchen knife perfect for slicing meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits. Its pointed tip allows for precise cuts, while the flat heel supports techniques such as rock chopping and tap chopping, making it a go-to tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Lighter and thinner than traditional Western chef’s knives, the Gyuto’s forward-balanced design enhances agility, control, and cutting precision. It excels at a variety of techniques, including push and pull cuts, ensuring smooth, effortless slicing through even the most delicate ingredients.

Part of the Sakai Takayuki Seigaiha series, this premium Japanese knife combines over 40 years of the Grand Chef series legacy with modern innovation. Each blade is forged from high-quality EU/Swedish Böhler N685 steel and layered with Sakai Takayuki’s signature Damascus wave pattern, inspired by the traditional Seigaiha motif, symbolizing infinity, peace, and resilience.

The Vertical Thin Blade Spec further enhances performance by reducing cutting resistance and allowing the blade to glide effortlessly through ingredients. The result is a knife that feels light, powerful, and precise, capable of handling both delicate and demanding kitchen tasks with ease.

More than a functional tool, the Seigaiha Gyuto knife is a work of art, blending Japanese craftsmanship, durability, and performance. Perfect for chefs, culinary enthusiasts, and home cooks, it elevates everyday cooking into a refined and elegant culinary experience.

Description:

  • Shape: Gyuto

  • Blade Length: 210mm

  • Blade Height: 48.6mm

  • Blade Thickness: 1.8mm

  • Weight: 186.1g

  • Blade Construction: San Mai

  • Cladding: Stainless Damascus Tsuchime

  • Steel Type: Böhler N685

  • Rockwell Hardness: 60–61 HRC

  • Handle: Black Pakka with Integral Bolster

  • Made In: Sakai City, Osaka, Japan

  • Brand: Sakai Takayuki

 

Böhler N685 Steel Composition

  • Carbon (C): 0.85 – 0.95 % — high carbon for hardness and edge retention Bohler

  • Chromium (Cr): 17.0 – 19.0 % — provides stainless corrosion resistance Bohler

  • Molybdenum (Mo): 0.90 – 1.30 % — boosts strength, hardenability, and wear resistance Bohler

  • Vanadium (V): 0.07 – 0.12 % — refines grain structure and improves wear resistance Bohler

  • Silicon (Si): ≤ 1.00 % — deoxidizer and strength contributor Bohler

  • Manganese (Mn): ≤ 1.00 % — improves hardenability and tensile strength Bohler

  • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.040 % (impurity limit) Bohler

  • Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.030 % (impurity limit) 

Key properties:

  • High chromium content gives strong corrosion resistance.

  • Carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium provide hardness, edge retention, and wear resistance.

  • Suitable for premium knives where sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance are needed.

Böhler N685 Steel – Premium high-carbon stainless steel engineered for sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. With added molybdenum and vanadium, it holds a razor-sharp edge longer while remaining easy to maintain—perfect for professional chefs and serious home cooks.

Recommended Uses:

  • Slicing meats and poultry

  • Filleting and portioning fish

  • Precision vegetable prep

  • Push cutting and pull cutting

  • Rock chopping herbs and aromatics

  • Professional kitchen use

  • Serious home cooking and culinary enthusiasts