{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-hcd-440c-damascus-gyuto-210mm-walnut-handle","title":"Sakai Kikumori HCD 440C Damascus Gyuto 210mm – Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese craftsmanship, distinctive Damascus steel and versatile everyday performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Kikumori HCD 440C Damascus Gyuto 210mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines traditional Japanese knife design with practical stainless steel performance and an elegant natural wood handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440C stainless steel core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the blade offers good corrosion resistance, sharpness and edge retention, making it a practical choice for regular kitchen use. The beautifully layered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates flowing patterns along the blade, giving the knife its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e210mm Gyuto blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for versatility, handling everything from slicing meat and fish to chopping vegetables, herbs and fruits. Its curved cutting edge supports smooth slicing and controlled rocking motions, while the pointed tip allows precise detail work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleting the design is a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoctagonal walnut wood handle with a dark ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a comfortable grip and a warm, natural contrast to the patterned blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sakai Kikumori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HCD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto \/ Japanese Chef's Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 210mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 440C Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Damascus-Clad Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Damascus Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Octagonal Japanese Wa-Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meat, fish, vegetables, herbs and general kitchen preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440C Stainless Steel – Practical Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440C is a high-carbon stainless steel known for its combination of corrosion resistance, hardness and edge retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers a practical balance of cutting performance and maintenance, making it suitable for cooks who want a dependable Japanese kitchen knife without the additional care required by traditional reactive carbon steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant Damascus Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe layered Damascus cladding creates a beautiful flowing pattern across the blade, contrasting with the clean cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach detail adds to the knife's refined appearance, combining modern stainless steel construction with the distinctive aesthetics of Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Versatility of a 210mm Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gyuto is one of the most versatile Japanese kitchen knife styles, serving as an excellent all-purpose chef's knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 210mm blade is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlicing and portioning boneless meat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing fish fillets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChopping and slicing vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting herbs and aromatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral everyday kitchen tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, controlled cutting using the pointed tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe balanced blade length offers a practical combination of cutting capacity and manoeuvrability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Walnut Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe octagonal walnut handle features warm brown tones and natural wood grain, creating an elegant contrast with the Damascus blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts traditional Japanese shape provides a comfortable grip for a variety of cutting techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash with mild detergent and dry immediately after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever place in the dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid cutting bones, frozen foods or other hard materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse wooden or suitable soft synthetic cutting boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpen using appropriate Japanese whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore safely to protect the cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure of the wooden handle to moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile Japanese Gyuto that brings together dependable stainless steel performance, elegant Damascus detailing and the natural beauty of walnut wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it needs an edge, bring it to either of our shops. 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