Find my knifebetaGyuto
牛刀A gyuto is an all-purpose Japanese chef’s knife for meat, fish and vegetables. It is usually longer and narrower than a santoku.
Price guide
Typical price (median across shops): ¥30,700
Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Gyuto in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).
Shops that carry it
Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)
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- Best for
- Meat, fish and veg in one
- Length
- 180–270 mm
- Edge
- Double bevel
- Steel
- Stainless
- Care
- Easyguide
- Price
- From about $80 (HD)
Longer, narrower. Handles meat sinew well
In Japan, the everyday all-purpose knife is the santoku. The gyuto is the Western chef's knife, also used for almost everything.
Sources: Wikipedia (Santoku / 包丁 / 牛刀 / Chef's knife)
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Common questions
What is a gyuto?
A gyuto is an all-purpose Japanese chef’s knife for meat, fish and vegetables. It is usually longer and narrower than a santoku.
What size is a Gyuto?
Typically 180–270 mm.
Is a Gyuto single or double bevel?
Double bevel.
How much does a Gyuto cost?
From about $80 (HD)
Where can I buy a Gyuto in Tokyo?
This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.
Updated: 2026-11-15
