• Masakage Kumo Gyuto 240mm from Masakage
  • Masakage Kumo Gyuto 240mm from Masakage
  • Masakage Kumo Gyuto 240mm from Masakage
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Masakage Kumo Gyuto 240mm

Masakage Kumo Gyuto 240mm

€451,00 EUR
€451,00 EUR
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About Masakage Kumo -

Takumi Ikeda-san loves making stunning damascus blades, and the Kumo is no exception. The name means ‘cloud’ in Japanese, inspired by the cloud-like patterns in the steel. Sandwiched between those gorgeous steel layers is a core of crazy-sharp VG10 stainless steel, an incredible material made to perform like ancient carbon steel but with minimal maintenance. The result is a blade that cuts like a dream while being super easy to care for. 

Ikeda-san, the nephew of legendary blacksmith and Takefu Knife Village co-founder Katsushige Anryu-san, began his knifemaking apprenticeship in 2007. In January 2021, Anryu-san officially passed the reins of Anryu Hamono to Ikeda-san. By that point, Ikeda-san was already a master and doing most of the forging at Anryu Hamono. With some serious traditional skills under his belt and a fresh outlook on knifemaking, Ikeda-san is already doing the family legacy justice.

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 240 mm |
Blade Height 49 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Weight 165 g
Steel Type VG10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 62
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Cherrywood Red Pakkawood Collar
Knife Line Masakage Kumo
Blacksmith Takumi Ikeda
Made in Echizen, Fukui, Japan
Brand Masakage

A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.


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: 4.866667 / 5 from 15 reviews.

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Beautiful craftsmanship, light weight

"Amazing knife. From the craftsmanship to the sharpens. Its a work of art. Seeing it up on the board dont even want to use it. Truly one of the best knifes in my set."

— Chris (5/5)

The sword

"Perfect for the big jobs"

— Greg (4/5)

Nice knife

"This is a nice knife. . . my first Japanese knife. It's amazing how much quicker vegetables prep goes"

— Craig C. (5/5)

Right Knife for the right location.

"Great selection for the 3 season cottage. Thanks for the help on this one Team Knifewear!"

— Scott R. (5/5)

Best Knife Ever.

"This knife is a stunning example of form and function. It is razor thin, light, and a work of art. The 240mm length makes it my favourite all-purpose knife in my kit, and the fact that its stainless makes care so simple. Despite that, its held an edge just as well as my carbon knives. If you are thinking about getting this knife - stop thinking, do it!"

— Ryan K. (5/5)

Honestly a beast of a

"Honestly a beast of a knife! So sharp, and perfectly weighted. And beautiful too!"

— Sheena J. (5/5)

THE knife

"If you're simply an at-home chef, this is the only knife you will ever need. In addition to being sharp, durable, and easy to handle, it's also absolutely beautiful. I feel actual joy whenever I'm able to use the knife. Surely this joy will fade with time, but I doubt the edge ever will!"

— Connor F. (5/5)

Best knife ever

"I went to the Knifewear located on Bank Street in Ottawa and the staff was lovely. After asking about my desires and needs, they have found many knives for me to test out and the Masakage Kumo Gyuto 240mm was definitly the right fit for me. It's an amazing knife. It is ultra sharp, featherweight and is very comfortable to hold. The staff also showed me how to maintain and sharpen it. All in all, awesome products from an awesome store with qualified staff. 10/10 recommend."

— Gabriel D. (5/5)

Wife Loves It!

"Great service and price. Thank you"

— Kale S. (5/5)

Functional razor sharp art

"Very impressed with fit & finish. Cuts tomatoes transparent. Great knife & selection. Have my eye on some more."

— Ron S. (5/5)

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