Glestain 724TKL 240mm (9.4") Left-Handed Gyuto

A purpose-built Japanese gyuto for left-handed users who need clean, consistent cuts without resistance or drift.

The Glestain 724TK 240mm (9.4") Gyuto (Left-Handed) is designed for high-volume prep where control and precision matter. The blade is ground specifically for left-handed use, so it follows a straight path through each cut instead of pulling off course.

Glestain pairs its dimpled blade design with a durable stainless steel that holds its edge and remains easy to maintain. The steel is tough rather than brittle, so it can be brought back quickly with a honing rod. This is a practical choice for heavy-prep in busy kitchens. 

You will notice the difference in the quality of your cuts. The knife produces more consistent results with less effort. If you are building your technique, continue working with other knives as well, so you don’t become dependent on this blade.

The blade features Glestain’s patented Kullenschliff pattern. The deep rectangular dimples create separation between the blade and the food. This limits suction when working with dense or starchy ingredients, so slices release more easily. The result is a smoother workflow. You spend less time clearing the blade and more time cutting.

The blade is made from Acuto 440 stainless steel and treated at sub-zero temperatures. It is hardened to 58–59 HRC, giving it a balance of durability and edge retention that holds up in demanding use.

It is essential for a left-handed user to choose the correct model. Unlike many knives that are sharpened with a left-hand bias but still ground symmetrically, this knife is shaped differently than the right-handed version.

Most knives are shaped like an isosceles triangle, tapering evenly from the spine to the edge. Glestain knives are different. They are shaped like a right triangle. On this left-handed model, the right side of the blade drops straight down from the spine, while the left side tapers inward. This means that the left-handed model will not cut properly in the right hand and vice versa. 

This unique blade geomerty results in unparalleled performance. It creates a cleaner, more controlled cutting motion that causes each slice to fall away from the blade naturally.

This model belongs to the TK series. It includes a stainless bolster and a full-tang PakkaWood handle. The added mass helps carry the knife through each cut.

Produced in Niigata, Japan by Honma Kagaku.

 
Who This Is For

• Left-handed cooks working in high-volume environments


• Serious home users who want consistent, controlled results


• Anyone frustrated with symmetrical knives that steer during use

Not ideal for:

• Users who rely on electric or pull-through sharpeners. This knife requires stones or a system that allows different angles on each side of the blade.