Misono 440 Gyutou 240mm (9.4) - Japanese Chef Knives

May 23,2024

Description The Misono 440 series was created after years of consultation and fine-tuning with professional chefs. Crafted from 16 Chrome Molybdenum steel and sub-zero treated to increase edge-retention, durability and rust resistance. These knives are easy to maintain and sharpen easily. They are finished with comfor.
Description The Misono 440 series was created after years of consultation and fine-tuning with professional chefs. Crafted from 16 Chrome Molybdenum steel and sub-zero treated to increase edge-retention, durability and rust resistance. These knives are easy to maintain and sharpen easily. They are finished with comfortable, easy-to-grip, water-resistant wood handles and are center balanced to not tire your hand even after long hours of use. Why we love them: This line has the same beautiful fit and finish that Misono is known for, plus great edge retention and easy to sharpen. About this shape Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’. Specifications Handle material Wood composite Blade length 240 mm (9.4) Thickness at spine 2 mm Thickness at tip 0.5 mm Hardness (Rockwell scale) 58-59 Use & Care Handwash in warm water and towel dry Do not cut frozen foods Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives

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Misono Misono is a specialized manufacturer of kitchen knife in Seki city, Gifu prefecture. It is comfortable to use, and the outstanding sharpness of the kitchen knife is highly appreciated by professional cooks, and boasts a high popularity from overseas.