★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 8 reviews

Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm

Name: Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm
Brand: Yoshikane
SKU: YK-SKD-G240
Price: 508.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

$508.00

afterpay4 payments of $127.00 · Learn more

Over 100,000 Orders Shipped

Authentic Japanese

Easy Returns

Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm

$508.00

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 (8)

Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel

SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding

Hardness

63 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Moderate

3 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding

Handle Material

Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster

Bevel

Double

Edge Length

240mm

Overall Length

400mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

3mm/1.9mm

Blade Height @ Heel

50mm

Weight

174g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type Read

Japanese SKD steel is a high-carbon, semi stainless steel much like Aogami 2 in it’s performance and sharpening feel. It can take an extremely fine edge, has excellent edge retention and is a joy to use when crafted by experienced craftsman. It will still patina lightly over time like other semi-stainless steels, without the added corrosion risk.

Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Sanjo·Blacksmith

Yoshikane

Sanjo, Niigata

The 4th generation of the Yoshikane forging line, working continuously from Sanjo since 1919.

Coordinates

37.7°N · 138.9°E

Signature

SKD and White #2 steel knives

Steels

Shirogami #2SKD-11

With a history spanning over 100 years, Yoshikane Hamono stands among Japan’s most revered knifemakers, a name synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and understated refinement. Based in Sanjo, Niigata, their blades have earned global recognition for their performance, balance, and meticulous finish.

One of their most celebrated offerings is the SKD steel series, featuring a semi-stainless high-carbon core clad in stainless steel. The blades showcase a distinctive wide-bevel grind with a shallow hammer texture that sits stylistically between nashiji and kurouchi finishes. Paired with traditional burnt chestnut handles, each knife reflects Yoshikane’s dedication to consistency, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Built for serious cooks who value cutting performance as much as aesthetic harmony, Yoshikane knives represent the finest of Japan’s blacksmithing legacy.

Shop Yoshikane →

Customer Reviews

5.0

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Based on 8 verified reviews

Write a Review

Yoshi!

Its the perfect effing knife! Love me some yoshikane.

Amazing, best knife I’ve ever used

Yoshikane has the best fit and fitness

Yoshikane offers the best fit and finish and cuts like a dream. My first Yoshikanr and won't be my last. Hope Chefs Edge can bring us more Sanjo knives.

Yoshikane has the best fit and fitness

Yoshikane offers the best fit and finish and cuts like a dream. My first Yoshikanr and won't be my last. Hope Chefs Edge can bring us more Sanjo knives.

Work Horse

Not just pretty, this thing is comfortable and does it all. I can do everything with it. Just love it!

Work Horse

Not just pretty, this thing is comfortable and does it all. I can do everything with it. Just love it!

My End-Game

This is it. The last piece of the puzzle of your culinary needs. Everything about this knife from the finish, the grind, the F&F, the taper, and the feel on the hand just left me in shock. I was cutting some onions and I almost cried, not from the onion itself, but how natural it felt, how easy it was to slice through them, transitioning from my cheap knives has increased that level of satisfaction even further. If you are not sure on what to get, and just want the best of the best. This is the knife for you. Maybe you'll finally get to experience of owning a Yoshikane.

My End-Game

This is it. The last piece of the puzzle of your culinary needs. Everything about this knife from the finish, the grind, the F&F, the taper, and the feel on the hand just left me in shock. I was cutting some onions and I almost cried, not from the onion itself, but how natural it felt, how easy it was to slice through them, transitioning from my cheap knives has increased that level of satisfaction even further. If you are not sure on what to get, and just want the best of the best. This is the knife for you. Maybe you'll finally get to experience of owning a Yoshikane.