All Yoshihiro Sushi Knife comes from a careful crafting process by Artisans with a lineage spanning centuries. Thus the origins of the techniques used to create Yoshihiro knives dates back to medieval Japanese sword smiths. Therefore the techniques of handling fire, iron, and water are done with careful precision. While Yoshihiro Sushi Knife also intertwines with modern innovation inspired from Japanese ingenuity.
Introduction
If you love to cook, if you love to eat, then you need this knife. The yoshihiro sushi knife is very impressive. Gauged by how it does a superb job slicing an onion. It’s a joy to use. As someone who makes sushi a lot, this knife is a great tool to have around in the kitchen.
Additionally it so effortlessly slice through celery so thin like a literal razor blade that you can see through it. Due to being a cooking fan I begin and end my day with my knives. As a result, I’m looking forward to this being my “go to” knife.
VG-10 is a Japanese stainless steel that is a popular tool in high end Japanese cutlery. It has a hardness, or a HRC level, that exceeds that of most other stainless steel cutlery on the market. The Yoshihiro Sushi Knife’s exceptional hardness means that the cutting edge can develop even thinner. Therefore sharper, allowing the blade to seamlessly cut through almost any ingredient placed in front of it.
Anyone who makes sushi for their family all the time knows having a good sushi knife is necessary. Since a good sushi knife will not only make cooking easier and more enjoyable, a good sushi knife actually makes the cooking process much more fun as well. After a few weeks of heavy use this Japanese sushi knife has left me nearly speechless every time with its flawless characteristics.
Features & Specification
- Gyuto Chef’s Knife is the most versatile and essential of all chef knives. Perfect for dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven.
- 3 Layer construction with a VG-10 Japanese stainless steel center core. Done with a HRC 60 for exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and durability with ease of sharpening.
- An elegant 16 layer hammered outer steel is a stylish. While it has a functional design that eliminates friction, and which also keeps food from sticking to the blade.
- A premium Mahogany wood handle with a full tang for a well balanced construction for seamless use.
- Excellent for entry level chefs. Hand wash only and sharpen on quality whetstones. Comes ready to use out of the box. 100% handcrafted by skilled tradesmen in Japan. Not mass produced.
- Forged and hammered with 16 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core. Because it combines performance, beauty, and extraordinary value. As a result, the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series has been a perennial best seller.
- First of all, preparing delicious sushi starts with using selective tools that will perform a good job on wholesome ingredients. Therefore, using the best tools such as a high quality sushi knife set will make every meal into something special. And a good sushi knife is the most essential of all knives a cook for sushi preparation.
- Finally it does a good job from dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmers market. As a result it’s perfect for making sushi as well as carving a roast chicken straight from the oven. Finally even the simplest tasks elevates with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Blade Material
The high polish and damascus hammering produce a contrast that captivates the eye. Paired with the mahogany handle. This Japanese sushi knife is a work of art that belongs on a stand, not concealed in a knife block. The second thing you will notice is the amazing balance; precision cuts with the tip are as effortless as slicing with the main blade. The edge is without reproach. Consequently even though the blade is not as wide as similarly sized German knives, there is no sacrifice of rigidity.
The hard VG-10 steel is clad in a softer Damascus steel. In order to give the blade an added toughness and durability. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade.
Even with expensive sushi knife that cost double this knife, it looks but half as stylish and lacks the ability to hold the edge as good. This blade is just about perfect and especially for the price it’s unbeatable. Do yourself a favor and buy this professional sushi knife.
It’s fun to cut items so thinly that it becomes nearly translucent. The hammered Damascus steel blade is comes from precise engineering and a wonder to look at. The handle fits nicely into my hand and the tang runs the entire length of the handle. This knife is of the highest quality.
Comparison to Similar Japanese Sushi Knife Set
To begin with, this knife save me hours of drudgery every week preparing sushi. Additionally, I’d recommend getting Japanese water stones to sharpen them with. Furthermore, it’s a great looking piece. Above all it’s as beautiful as it is functional.
Even if in the past you had use knives from Cutco to the generic American-made knife that you hand-sharpend. The yoshihiro sushi knife keeps its edge so well. And it sharpens quickly for such a hard-steel knife (single bevel is nice) and it feels great in the hand.
Similarly the knife has a nice weight in the hand and gives a very balanced feel. Not heavy but not flimsy feeling neither. Blade slices cleanly and thinly. I can attest to the quality as well. There were no problems with the blade even with a few accidental drops.
As advertised it’s sharper than any knife you will ever own. Cutting through carrots makes the newly cut edge of the carrot appear to have a “smooth as glass” texture. Other knives ‘chop’ through things like an axe breaking through the surface. Meanwhile, this knife almost whispers through vegetables, chicken, fruit.
Consider the well finished and fit wood handle with a “western style”. This gyuto is a fully functional work of art. Absolutely beautiful and built with great craftsmanship. Besides being a great caring tool, it’s also easy to keep clean, easy to use.
Description
The length and balance are great for all around use-chopping, slicing, even fine work using the tip. The finish of the handle and blade are perfect. There are no raised imperfections along the tang or rivets. The wood handle feels solid and is easy to hold makes it easy to confidently work with. I was concerned about the Damascus feature because cheap acid etching “damascus” is very common but is too obviously fake.
This damascus is the real deal and you can tell right away. The pairing knife looks perfect next to this chefs knife as well. There are problems that usually comes from the finish done to the blade. If not from the same set you would be aware of some differences in their quality. But, side by side, you would never know any difference between the knives.
The Japanese are an ancient culture that has always prided itself on its craftsmanship. This company is one of those that have continued the ancient ways. This company puts out the yoshihiro sushi knife that is second to none. This knife is more than just an implement to the one who created it.
It is his inner being and all that he believes put forth through his hands upon this beautiful implement. The yoshihiro sushi knife is a superior cutting blade that is an extension of the one who uses it. Creating the same sense of pride of ownership as the one who created it and appreciates that one’s effort!
Characteristics of Yoshihiro Sushi Knife
QUALITY, FIT-&-FINISH: While this yoshihiro sushi knife’s price is only at around $125-$135. The build quality is what I would expect to see in a knife costing $250+. I do not own any knife priced at $130 that is as comparable to that of the yoshihiro sushi knife.
STEEL: This professional sushi knife is hone from heat treatment fortifying a great steel type. Hence when the heat treatment is poor, it tends to chip like crazy. However, this company does a darned fine job from their heat treatment creating knives that can slice aggressively.
Additionally, the yoshihiro sushi knife hold an excellent edge. Meanwhile also sporting excellent toughness for this type of blade. As a result, the blades does a great job at resisting corrosion, and still be easy to sharpen. While there are tons of VG-10 knives on the market, very few perform this well.
EDGE GEOMETRY & CUTTING PERFORMANCE: the fantastic geometric design of the blade has the real-world benefit. It needs less physical force than is need to achieve the same results. This excellent edge geometry also improves edge-holding and makes sharpening easier.
THE HANDLE : Made from well-done mahogany wood. Besides the design of the wood, it also compliments the hammered blade nicely. Additionally, it feels very balanced and nimble in the hand. For the most part, it is comfortable to use with both more Eastern and more Western style grips. However, the “pinch grip” is more preferable for doing a lot of repetitive cutting. So when using this professional sushi knife it was very comfortable and easy to settle into a consistent rocking motion.
Design of Sushi Knife
DURABILITY: First of all the method which the handles mate to the blade and the hammered finish means this Japanese sushi knife will hold up for decades. And the Mahogany wood itself is a durable hardwood capable of standing up to usage and resisting cosmetic damage. The blade steel itself and manufacturing process gives the blade more toughness than many other knives of this type. This good sushi knife is build to last and, when properly cared for, will give the owner decades of enjoyment.
THE LOOKS — the Japanese sushi knife is very classy and stylish. For a Damascus knife, this sushi knife manages to maintain a lower-profile look. So this sushi knife is not gaudy. The damascus and wood compliment each other in a way that is just pleasing to eyes. People always ask about this professional sushi knife when they see it in the case. And frankly, pictures do not do this knife justice.
7" is a bit shorter than most chef’s knives. But if you have smaller hands. Particularly a somewhat more constrained prep environment in your kitchen, then this size is ideal for you. Usually you will only notice the shorter length if using to carve or cut very large vegetables.
