Masamoto
Masamoto VG-10 8" Gyuto
A classic Japanese chef's knife from one of Tokyo's oldest knife makers. Excellent VG10 steel with traditional aesthetics.
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Who It's For
Cooks appreciating traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Why We Love It
175 years of knife-making expertise shows.
How this sits on Kitchenware Authority
Masamoto lists this as VG-10 in VG10 Steel (8 inch blade) at 7.2 oz from Japan. Published warranty: Limited. This page is a research-based buying note from Kitchenware Authority, not a hands-on lab test — we compare maker specs and how this model sits next to other products already on this site.
Care on this site
Hand wash and dry immediately. Use wood, rubber, or plastic boards — not glass, stone, or ceramic. Skip bones, frozen food, and twisting the edge out of dense produce. Store with a saya, edge guard, or magnetic strip. Sharpen on a whetstone or with a qualified service; pull-through gadgets are a poor fit for thin Japanese geometry.
thumb_up Pros
- check Heritage brand since 1845
- check Excellent VG10 steel
- check Traditional design
- check Great fit and finish
thumb_down Cons
- close Traditional handle takes adjustment
- close Harder to find
