Kikuichi GC Series Carbon Steel 7.1-inch (180mm) Gyuto

Kikuichi’s 7.1-inch (180mm) GC Series gyuto is a compact carbon steel chef’s knife, nimble enough for quick work and short enough for a small cutting board or a crowded apartment kitchen. It handles the everyday jobs of a larger gyuto, such as slicing shallots, dicing peppers and portioning chicken, with more control at the tip.

Kikuichi says a carbon steel gyuto has been trusted by chefs for nearly a millennium, and this line keeps that tradition with a blade that takes a keen edge and sharpens easily. Expect a patina to form with use. It is a sound choice for a cook with smaller hands, and it also works as a second gyuto beside a 240mm on a professional station, where its short blade is easier to steer through garnish work.

180mm or 210mm?

The 8.25-inch (210mm) Gyuto is closer to a standard chef’s knife length. For a flatter profile at this size, see the 7.1-inch (180mm) Santoku.