Shizu Hamono Miyako Gyuto 180mm

Seki City, located in the middle basin of the Nagara River, is regarded as one of the world’s three major cutlery centers.

Knifes in SEKI has been special since they follow in the footsteps of the first craftsman back 780 years ago. Master sword smith Hiroshige moved to Seki from Kyusyu and began making  swords. Blacksmith of Seki and Seki city honor the Hiroshige as a founder of sword smith of Seki.

The secret behind the international success of the blade industry here in Seki lies in its roots as a sword-production center manufactures have harnessed the ancient knowledge and techniques of Japanese swordsmiths and are able to combine it with modern day technology to create high-quality cutlery and blades.

Way back in the 50s, he founder of SHIZU grew in SEKI city, the city of blacksmith, and naturally became a craftsman. Swords of SEKI were known as Dose NOT Snap, Dose NOT Bend and Do Cut well, so the founder showed his respect by naming his company after an ancient blacksmith.

Developed to embody the essential functions and beauty of knives this series has all the beauty of classical Japanese knives. Made of AUS-8 stainless steel in its core, cladded with softer SUS1A-1 stainless steel
Damascus pattern steel has been reproduced for use in the blade, while a matte finish is applied once more after mirror polishing to achieve a soft luster.
The blade is carefully formed using the artisanal techniques of the famed blacksmiths of Seki in order to attain a truly vivid sharpness.
The design of the wood laminated handle achieves a unique style that fits extremely snugly and comfortably in your hand with a finely crafted rounded shape.

Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 180mm is a very handy size for ladies, not so experienced home cooks, and smaller size hands.