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  • Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon-Wood® Gyuto 200mm from Seki Kanetsugu
  • Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon-Wood® Gyuto 200mm from Seki Kanetsugu
  • Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon-Wood® Gyuto 200mm from Seki Kanetsugu
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Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon-Wood® Gyuto 200mm

Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon-Wood® Gyuto 200mm

$172.00 AUD
$172.00 AUD
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About Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon - Seki Kanetsugu is a knife maker in Seki, whose ancestor was a famous swordsmith Kanetsugu (1336-1392). The company itself was founded in 1918 and celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2018. Although this is considered to be a machine-forged knife, it is perhaps at the highest level. The blade is expertly crafted from VG10 stainless steel, which offers an excellent balance of sharpness and toughness. The stunning heptagon-shaped handle is made with pakka wood for its strength, and feels excellent in the hand.

About the Shape - Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi-purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.

Shape Gyuto
Maintenance Level Low
Blade Length 200 mm |
Blade Height 43 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Weight 138 g
Steel Type VG10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 62
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Pakkawood
Knife Line Seki Kanetsugu VG10 Heptagon
Brand Seki Kanetsugu
Made in Seki, Gifu, Japan

Stainless steel is super handy because it doesn’t rust or stain easily like carbon steel. That said, remember it is stain-less, not stain-never. While it is much easier to care for than high-carbon steel, it does benefit from proper use: use it, wash it, dry it and put it away. Always avoid the dishwasher!

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe wax.

STORING  

• Protect the edge for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or in a travel case.  

• The convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected, so  can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, it should keep the edge from touching  anything else. 

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.mom/returns and follow the prompts. 

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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Overall rating: 4.95 / 5 from 40 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon-Wood Gyuto 200mm knife is praised for its sharp and aesthetically pleasing blade, ideal for various tasks. The handle, crafted from pakka wood, is noted for its beauty, comfort, and sharpness. Customers appreciate the tool's flexibility and the artistry of the handle, making it a versatile choice for both home and professional cooks.

Summary topics

  • Blade Sharpness: 17%
  • Handle Comfort: 24%
  • Tool Flexibility: 14%

Review topics: [quality, looks, handle, edge, gift, feels, service, price, works, knife, blade, tool, driver, wood, collection, slices, grip, cuts].

Review highlights

  • "Perfect blade, lot of compliments on the looks from everyone, nice wood handle." — Swastika K.
  • "The sleek design aspect of the handle makes for a great kitchen tool and the blade is wonderfully sharp!" — Genna G.
  • "Sharp edge and nice looking blade." — Laurent G.

Reviews

Amazingly Sharp

"First knife and I love it - daily driver"

— David C. (5/5)

Very good knife.

"Very good knife."

— Diane L. (5/5)

Fantastic daily driver

"Knife is sharp and well-balanced. Apparently the heptagonal grip is a "love it or hate it" thing, which makes me wonder how many home cooks are using a pinch grip. . . At any rate, performance, ergonomics, and aesthetics are absolutely unbeatable at this price point. Aggressively recommended for anyone looking for a Japanese style knife with these approximate dimensions."

— GS (5/5)

Quality

"Quality is good, very sharp out of the box. Tool / handle fit well in hand, Would buy again."

— Mark M. (5/5)

Great Knife!

"This knife came extremely sharp and it cuts amazing. The knife feels great in the hand and it’s a blast to use. I love it!"

— Bren S. (5/5)

Fantastic knife and service

"The knife itself was amazing. Exactly what I was looking for and the perfect gift. The service provided was also top notch! I look forward to building out my knife collection soon!"

— Kieran M. (5/5)

Perfect knife

"Perfect blade, lot of compliments on the looks from everyone, nice wood handle."

— Swastika K. (5/5)

New knife

"The Japanese knife I bought here is such great quality and I’m beyond happy with my purchase! I would recommend buying your knives here. They are knowledgeable and know a lot about each knife. It makes for a overall great shopping experience!"

— Jullian R. (5/5)

Love it!

"This is my first full Japanese knife and it is just a joy to cut with. So light and slides thru most anything. Beautiful workmanship on the blade as well. And the price is incredible. Great entry level knife and just a great knife in general, have to get the rest of the series now!"

— Eric M. (5/5)

Great Birthday Gift!

"My friend gave me a gift card to pick the knife of my choosing and I decided on this one. It was excellent voice so far and would highly recommend it"

— Jarred S. (5/5)

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