Satake Tomoko Gyuto Japanese Chef's Knife - 18 cm - Versatile Culinary Master
The Satake Tomoko Gyuto is an exceptionally versatile 18 cm Japanese chef's knife, a true essential in any kitchen. It's ideal for the precise cutting of vegetables, fruits, meats, and fish. Thanks to its pointed design, it's also excellent for various filleting tasks, such as boning chicken breasts, separating pork and beef from the bone, and filleting smaller fish (although a specialized filleting knife can make the work even easier). The optimal blade length ensures easy maneuverability and the ability to handle larger cutting surfaces. This high-quality chef's knife, also known as a gyuto, is an indispensable tool for every hobbyist and professional chef, the true heart of the kitchen.
The gyuto (牛刀) knife appeared during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan opened up to Western culture. At that time, beef consumption also became widespread, creating a need for a specialized knife suitable for processing this meat. The gyuto was modeled after the Western-style chef's knife but with Japanese knife characteristics, such as a thinner blade and a sharper tip.
The word gyuto means "beef knife," and it was originally intended for this purpose. However, it soon became clear that the gyuto is an extremely versatile tool that is perfectly suited for other kitchen tasks as well. Today, the gyuto is one of the most popular Japanese kitchen knives worldwide. The Satake Tomoko Gyuto is the perfect harmony of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern culinary needs.
Key Features:
- Satake Tomoko Gyuto Japanese Chef's Knife
- 18 cm blade length
- Versatile use: for cutting vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish
- Suitable for filleting and boning
- Optimal blade length for easy control
- Indispensable tool for every chef
