NAGOMI Damascus VG10 Gyuto 205mm

The NAGOMI Damascus VG10 Gyuto 205mm is a Japanese chef’s knife for cooks who want one knife to handle most of their daily preparation. From chopping vegetables to slicing boneless meat and fish, its 205mm blade offers useful reach without moving to a much larger knife.

NAGOMI is made by Mitsuboshi Cutlery in Seki, Japan, a city with a long history of blade making. With more than 150 years of experience, the company developed NAGOMI around a practical idea: a good kitchen knife should cut well and be something people can comfortably use and care for at home.

The brand’s beginnings were shaped by conversations with home cooks at the company president’s wife’s bread classes. Their feedback helped guide a range built around everyday cooking, maintenance and lasting use.

The gyuto is the Japanese counterpart to a Western chef’s knife. Its versatility makes it a sensible choice as your main kitchen knife, particularly if you prefer a little more blade length for slicing and working with larger ingredients.

Steel and Construction

The blade features a VG10 core within a 33 layer Damascus construction. Mitsuboshi selected VG10 for its sharpness and ability to retain a cutting edge.

A full tang extends through the red laminated wood handle, which features stainless steel inlay. The layered blade pattern and deep red handle give the knife its distinctive appearance, with natural variation in the wood colour.

Maintenance and Care

Hand wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge, then dry thoroughly before storing. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in the sink. Stainless steel still needs proper care to prevent corrosion.

Use a wooden cutting board and avoid bones, frozen food and other very hard ingredients. Keep your cutting motion straight rather than twisting the blade while it is in the food. Maintain the edge with a whetstone when sharpening is needed.

Best for: Boneless meat, fish, vegetables and everyday kitchen preparation.

Kitchen Samurai Ease of Use Rating: Everyday All Rounder. A versatile main kitchen knife for cooks happy to follow basic Japanese knife care.

HRC:61

Made in Japan.

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