1 16

Yoshihiro SK-4 Gyuto 240mm - Made in Japan

Yoshihiro SK-4 Gyuto 240mm - Made in Japan

$210.00 AUD
$210.00 AUD
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Experience 600 Years of Sakai Craftsmanship in an SK-4 Gyuto

The Yoshihiro SK-4 Gyuto 240mm is produced by Yamawaki Cutlery MFG., LTD - a Sakai house with over 600 years of knife-making heritage. Each knife is hand-sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box. SK-4 high-carbon steel: tough, light, and easy to sharpen at home - a stalwart of the professional kitchen for centuries.

The Specs

  • Steel: SK-4 high-carbon steel
  • Handle: Pakkawood
  • Blade length: 240mm
  • Blade height: 52mm
  • Blade thickness: 5mm
  • Total length: 340mm
  • Weight: approximately 150g
  • Origin: Sakai, Japan

The Yoshihiro Difference

Yoshihiro (Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro) by Yamawaki Cutlery MFG., LTD has cultivated its craft through a 600-year history in Sakai - the city renowned as Japan's professional cutlery capital. SK-4 is a high-carbon tool steel prized for its combination of toughness and edge-taking ability. It is lighter and easier to sharpen than many stainless steels, making it a practical choice for cooks who want a carbon steel experience without the complexity of reactive Aogami or Shirogami. The 240mm gyuto is the workhorse length of the professional kitchen - long enough for efficient slicing and portioning, balanced enough for all-day use.

Care and Maintenance

  • Hand wash only - never dishwasher
  • Dry immediately after use - SK-4 will rust if left wet
  • Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
  • Expect a natural patina to develop with use - this is normal and protective
  • Hone regularly with a honing rod to maintain the edge between sharpenings
  • Sharpen with a whetstone - SK-4 responds well to a medium-grit stone
View full details
Age restriction: The purchase of knives is restricted to persons aged 18 years and over in accordance with applicable Australian state and territory laws, including the Queensland Weapons Act 1990 and South Australian Summary Offences Act 1953. By purchasing a knife through this store, you confirm you are aged 18 or over.