Kikuichi WDT Series Warikomi Damascus Tsuchime 9.4-inch (240mm) Gyuto

The 9.4-inch (240mm) WDT gyuto is the long chef’s knife of Kikuichi’s Warikomi Damascus Tsuchime series, built for cooks who prep in volume. The extra length covers a full board, so a case of peppers or a stack of cabbage goes faster, and the blade slices roasts in a single stroke.

A VG10 core sits inside 17 layers of damascus steel, and the hand-hammered tsuchime surface leaves small pockets that, per Kikuichi, help release food from the blade. On a long knife that means fewer pauses to scrape slices off the side. The Western birch handle gives a secure, familiar grip, which makes this a natural step up for a cook who already uses a 10-inch German chef’s knife. Hone it lightly each day.

240mm Gyuto Options

For a lighter knife with a Japanese handle, see the NWD 9.4-inch (240mm) Gyuto. For a shorter WDT blade, choose the WDT 8.25-inch (210mm) Gyuto.