Yoshikane Gyuto 210mm – White #2 Stainless Clad | Nashiji Chestnut Handle

Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta

A knife that perfectly represents why Yoshikane is considered one of Japan's finest knife makers.

Handcrafted in Sanjo, Niigata, this Yoshikane Gyuto combines exceptional cutting performance, traditional craftsmanship, and understated elegance. Featuring a White #2 carbon steel core, stainless cladding, a traditional Nashiji finish, and a lightweight chestnut handle, it is a knife trusted by professionals and sought after by enthusiasts around the world.

Why Yoshikane?

For over a century, Yoshikane Hamono has built its reputation not through marketing, but through exceptional craftsmanship.

Among Japanese knife enthusiasts, Yoshikane is renowned for producing some of the finest cutting geometries available. Their blades are celebrated for gliding effortlessly through ingredients, offering outstanding food release and an exceptionally refined cutting feel.

It's this performance—combined with meticulous hand-finishing—that has earned Yoshikane its place among Japan's most respected knife makers.

Who This Knife Is For

Perfect for:

• Professional chefs
• Serious home cooks
• Japanese knife enthusiasts
• Carbon steel lovers
• Users seeking exceptional cutting performance
• Anyone investing in a knife built to last a lifetime

Why You'll Like It

White #2 (Shirogami #2) Carbon Steel

At the heart of the blade is White #2 carbon steel, one of Japan's most respected traditional steels.

It offers:

• Exceptional sharpness
• Extremely fine edge formation
• Easy sharpening
• Outstanding cutting feel

For cooks who appreciate traditional Japanese carbon steel, White #2 remains one of the industry's benchmarks.

Stainless Clad Construction

The White #2 core is protected by stainless steel cladding, allowing you to enjoy the cutting performance of carbon steel with significantly easier maintenance.

Benefits include:

• Reduced maintenance compared to fully reactive carbon steel knives
• Better corrosion resistance on the blade faces
• Traditional carbon steel performance at the edge

Only the exposed cutting edge develops a natural protective patina over time.

Legendary Yoshikane Geometry

What truly distinguishes this knife is its grind.

The blade features:

• Extremely thin cutting geometry
• Excellent food penetration
• Outstanding food release
• Smooth, effortless cutting feel

It's this geometry that has made Yoshikane one of the most respected names among serious knife enthusiasts.

Traditional Nashiji Finish

The rustic Nashiji ("pear skin") finish gives the blade its distinctive handcrafted appearance while also helping reduce food sticking during cutting.

Beautiful, practical, and unmistakably Japanese.

Chestnut Octagonal Handle

The traditional chestnut wood wa handle offers:

• Excellent balance
• Lightweight handling
• Comfortable grip
• Natural warmth and understated elegance

Finished with a genuine buffalo horn ferrule, it perfectly complements the refined character of the blade.

Specifications

Brand: Yoshikane Hamono
Knife Type: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Blade Length: 210 mm
Core Steel: White #2 (Shirogami #2) Carbon Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Nashiji
Handle: Chestnut Wood with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Bevel: Double Bevel
Handcrafted In: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan

Care Instructions

Although stainless clad, the exposed White #2 cutting edge is reactive carbon steel.

To keep the knife performing at its best:

• Hand wash only
• Dry immediately after use
• Never place in the dishwasher
• Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods
• Store completely dry

Over time, the edge will naturally develop a protective patina—a characteristic appreciated by many carbon steel enthusiasts.

Complete Your Setup

We recommend pairing this knife with:

• Premium Japanese whetstones
• Leather strop
• End-grain cutting board
• Magnetic knife holder
• Saya blade guard

Why We Chose This Knife

At Sharp Knives Malta, we look for knives that offer something genuinely special.

The Yoshikane Gyuto combines one of Japan's finest traditional carbon steels with legendary grind geometry and over a century of craftsmanship. It's a knife that doesn't simply cut—it transforms the experience of preparing food.

An enthusiast's knife. Handcrafted in Japan. Built to perform for a lifetime.