Shizu Gen VG10 Damascus Gyuto 240mm – Kurouchi Tsuchime – D-Shape Pakka Wood Handle

The Shizu Gen VG10 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is made for cooks who appreciate the extra reach and efficiency of a full-size Japanese chef’s knife. Its long cutting edge makes it particularly capable during larger prep sessions, while the combination of VG10 stainless steel, Damascus layering, Kurouchi and hammered Tsuchime finishing gives the blade a strong Japanese identity.

Why Choose a 240mm Gyuto?

A 240mm Gyuto offers noticeably more cutting length than the popular 210mm size. That extra 30mm becomes valuable when working with large vegetables, portioning meat, preparing fish or making long, clean slicing strokes.

The longer blade also means fewer strokes when processing larger quantities—one reason the 240mm Gyuto is a popular format in professional kitchens.

Despite its size, a Japanese Gyuto is designed around precision rather than brute force. The pointed tip remains useful for finer work, while the long edge handles everything from vegetable preparation to slicing boneless proteins.

VG10 Damascus Stainless Steel

The blade features a VG10 stainless steel core combined with visible Damascus layering towards the cutting edge.

VG10 is well established in Japanese kitchen knives because it can achieve a fine, sharp edge while providing good edge retention and corrosion resistance. This makes the Shizu Gen suitable for demanding everyday use without requiring the maintenance associated with traditional carbon steel.

Three Finishes, One Distinctive Blade

The appearance of this Gyuto comes from the contrast between three different elements.

The darker Kurouchi finish gives the upper blade its rustic character, the hammered Tsuchime texture adds depth across the surface, and the exposed Damascus pattern becomes increasingly visible towards the polished cutting edge.

Together, they give this knife a unique design that stands apart from both plain stainless-steel chef’s knives and conventional polished Damascus blades.

D-Shape Pakka Wood Handle

The blade is paired with a traditional Japanese-style D-shaped Pakka wood handle. Its relatively slim construction helps keep the knife responsive in the hand—particularly important on a longer 240mm blade.

The dark Pakka wood and black ferrule also complement the Kurouchi finish, maintaining the understated character of the Gen series.

Who Is This Gyuto For?

This model is particularly well suited to professional chefs, experienced home cooks and anyone who prefers a longer chef’s knife.

If your priority is maximum manoeuvrability in a small kitchen, a 210mm Gyuto may be the more practical option. But for larger cutting boards, substantial ingredients and higher-volume preparation, the additional reach of the 240mm Gyuto can be a real advantage.

Specifications

• Brand: Shizu
• Series: Gen
• Knife Type: Gyuto / Japanese Chef’s Knife
• Blade Length: 240mm
• Core Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
• Blade: Damascus
• Finish: Kurouchi / Tsuchime
• Handle: Pakka Wood
• Handle Shape: D-Shape
• Handle Style: Japanese
• Stainless: Yes

The Shizu Gen VG10 Damascus Gyuto 240mm delivers the reach and versatility expected from a full-size Japanese chef’s knife, with an appearance that is anything but conventional.

For chefs and serious home cooks looking for a 240mm Japanese Gyuto in Malta, its combination of VG10 steel, Damascus detailing and Kurouchi Tsuchime finishing makes it both a capable working knife and a unique, gift-ready choice.