Akifusa’s mission from the start has been to supply conscientious cooks and knife enthusiasts with the tools they need to do their best work. Collaborating with a roster of blacksmiths and craftsmen (including Ohishi) across Japan, Akifusa offers a wide range of knives for any budget. A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility. Brand: Akifusa 旦房 Profile: Gyuto Size: 240mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad Handle: Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal Total Length: 400mm Edge Length: 244mm Handle to Tip Length: 259mm Blade Height: 46.7mm Thickness: 4mm Handle Length: 140mm Weight: 213g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous