Japanese Gyuto Knife: 62 HRC Hand-Forged 304 Steel
Product Description
Xu Cheng Ji Artisan Hand-Forged Japanese Gyuto Knife – High-Carbon T12A Core & 304 Stainless Cladding
Elevate your culinary precision with the Xu Cheng Ji Gyuto Knife, a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This professional-grade chef's knife combines the soul of ancient hand-forging techniques with the performance requirements of a modern kitchen. Designed for those who demand surgical precision, this blade offers a perfect harmony of extreme edge retention and resilient construction, making it an essential tool for both professional sushi chefs and dedicated home cooks.
Key Benefits
Heritage Forging Techniques:** Each blade is meticulously hand-forged using methods recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This ensures a superior grain structure and a level of soul and character that mass-produced factory knives simply cannot replicate.
Exceptional Core Hardness:** Featuring a T12A high-carbon steel core hardened to 62 HRC, this knife provides a remarkably sharp and long-lasting edge. It allows for effortless, clean cuts through delicate proteins and dense vegetables alike.
Premium San Mai Construction:** The blade utilizes a "clad steel" design, where the high-performance T12A core is sandwiched between layers of 304 stainless steel. This provides the legendary sharpness of carbon steel while the outer stainless layers offer improved durability.
Professional Versatility:** As a traditional Japanese Gyuto, this knife is a true multi-purpose workhorse. It excels at precision tasks like preparing sashimi and sushi, while remaining robust enough for daily dicing, mincing, and slicing.
Refined Sharpening Profile:** Despite its high hardness rating, the steel composition is designed to be "easy to resharpen," allowing you to maintain a professional edge with a standard whetstone without excessive effort.
Key Specs
Knife Style:** Japanese Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Core Material:** T12A High-Carbon Steel
Cladding Material:** 304 Stainless Steel (Full Clad)
Hardness:** 62 HRC
Construction:** Authentic Hand-Forged Blade
How to Use
Precision Cutting:** Ideal for slicing boneless meats, fish, and a wide variety of vegetables.
Technique:** Utilize a smooth rocking motion or traditional Japanese push/pull strokes for the cleanest results.
Surface Selection:** Always use a wooden or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as glass, ceramic, or granite, which can dull or chip the high-hardness edge.
Care & Safety
Manual Cleaning:** Hand wash only with mild soap. Never place this knife in a dishwasher, as the high heat and harsh detergents will damage the steel and handle.
Oxidation Prevention:** Because the T12A core is a high-carbon steel, the blade must be washed, wiped completely dry, and placed in a ventilated area immediately after use to prevent rust.
Usage Restrictions:** Do not use this knife to chop through bones, frozen foods, or extremely hard-shelled squash. The 62 HRC edge is optimized for sharpness, not impact resistance.
Storage:** Store in a dry environment. If not used for an extended period, a light coating of food-grade mineral oil on the edge is recommended.
Notes
This professional tool is a testament to "Intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping take?
We offer worldwide shipping with an estimated delivery time of 7-15 business days. Delivery time may vary depending on your location and customs processing. All applicable duties and taxes are included in the shipping cost, so you won't need to pay any additional fees upon delivery.
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Due to the nature of cross-border e-commerce and international shipping logistics, we do not support returns or exchanges. Please carefully review product details, size charts, and specifications before placing your order. If your package is lost during shipping, you may choose either a full refund or free reshipment of your order.