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Blade Length
8"
Steel Type
67-layer Damascus steelCompare →
Handle
Blue resin and natural burlwood
Knife Type
GyutoCompare →
Best For
Meats, vegetables, fish
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Yamato 8" Damascus Steel Gyuto Knife 牛刀
Shimeru presents the Yamato 大和川 Damascus Steel Knife, a masterpiece of precision and elegance that brings the finest craftsmanship to your kitchen. Hand-forged from 67 layers of premium Damascus steel, this gyuto is designed for chefs and home cooks who demand both exceptional performance and breathtaking design.
Exquisite Damascus Craftsmanship
Each blade is forged with meticulous care, creating a striking Damascus pattern that is both beautiful and functional. The layered steel delivers an HRC hardness of 62–64, ensuring a razor-sharp edge that holds its keen performance through countless preparations. Perfectly balanced and hand-finished, it glides through meats, vegetables and fish with effortless precision.
Resin and Burlwood Handle
The handle blends vibrant blue resin with natural burlwood, creating a one-of-a-kind visual masterpiece. Every handle features unique patterns of swirling resin and warm wood grain, offering a comfortable, secure grip that is as captivating as it is practical. The smooth, ergonomic shape provides excellent control and reduces fatigue during long cooking sessions.
A Chef’s Essential
The 8" blade is the ultimate all-purpose tool, ideal for slicing, dicing and chopping. Whether you are preparing delicate garnishes or breaking down hearty cuts, the Yamato delivers professional-level performance with grace and style.
Elevate your culinary experience with the Yamato 8" Damascus Steel Gyuto Knife, where striking artistry meets flawless function for a knife that is both a centerpiece and a high-performance kitchen essential.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises—just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15°—compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives—our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Really nice knife, feels quality in the hand and it's incredibly sharp. My only tiny gripe is I wish the handle was a tiny bit more rounded, it's a little squared off for my liking. But that's just personal preference, the blade itself is fantastic. Makes quick work of veg prep.
Great knife for the money. The edge retention seems good so far. I do wish it came in a 9 inch option as I've got big hands, but this 8 inch is still very good.
Lovely knife. The balance is spot on and it feels great in the hand. Arrived in a nice box too which was a nice touch.
So I was a bit nervous buying a knife online but this is spot on. The balance is great for that rocking motion when you're chopping herbs. It's my go-to for pretty much everything now, from slicing tomatoes to dicing chicken. Handle shape fits my hand really well. Just a really solid bit of kit.
Really nice knife, cuts beautifully. My only minor thing is the handle shape is a bit round for my liking, I prefer a more oval shape. Still a great knife though.
Very impressed overall. The edge retention seems good so far, still sharp after a month of regular use. It is a touch heavier than I expected but I've actually got used to it and it helps with tougher stuff like squash. Would have been perfect if it came with a basic edge guard or something, but that's me being picky. Great value.
Arrived next day which was a bonus. Beautiful knife, looks even better in person. Cuts tomatoes like a dream.
Absolutely brilliant knife. I've been using it for a couple weeks now and it's transformed my prep. The weight is perfect, just glides through onions and peppers. The sandlewood handle feels lovely and secure, even with wet hands. Honestly cant believe how sharp it is for the price, miles better than the generic supermarket one I had before.
Got this for my husband who's a bit of a cooking enthusiast. He was chuffed to bits with it. Said the damascus pattern is really nice and the edge is super sharp right out the box. He used it on a whole salmon and said it handled the skin and bones no problem. Came in a nice box too which was a bonus.
Way better than the Procook set I had. Feels balanced and the sandalwood handle has a nice warm feel to it.
It's a decent knife. Does the job. I was maybe expecting a bit more for the price if I'm honest, it's nice but not mind-blowing. Gets through veg fine.
Alright I suppose. Sharp enough and looks nice on the magnet strip. Not sure it's that much better than my old one to be honest. It's fine.
Very sharp and looks the part. It's a bit heavier than I was expecting but I'm getting used to it. Does the job brilliantly.
It's okay. Cuts well but the handle feels a bit cheap to me, not what I was hoping for with sandalwood. It's not bad, just not great. Does what it says on the tin.
My son got me this for my birthday. I've always wanted a Damascus steel knife and it doesn't disappoint. Feels like a proper tool.
Really good knife, makes prep so much easier. My slight gripe is I wish the blade was a tiny bit taller from the edge to the spine, just a personal preference. Cuts brilliantly.
Ok so I was a bit nervous spending this much on a knife but it's worth it. The finish is gorgeous and it's so much better than the cheap supermarket one I had.
Massive upgrade from my old Victorinox. The difference in how it cuts is night and day. My wife keeps stealing it to use now.
Love the blade and how it performs. Handle is lovely but it did feel a bit dry when it arrived, gave it a quick oil and it's fine now.
The handle is really comfortable, doesn't get slippery when my hands are wet. Used it to break down a whole chicken and it was effortless.
I was after a good all-rounder and this is it. Great for meat and veg. The blade has a nice heft to it without being too heavy.
Positive overall. Does everything I need it to. The balance is good but I think I prefer a slightly lighter knife for long prep sessions. Still recommends.
Been using this daily for a month now. Edge is still fantastic, haven't had to sharpen it yet. Makes prepping dinner a joy.
I’m very satisfied with this knife—it’s sharp, well-balanced, and looks great in the kitchen.
Bought this for my husband who loves cooking. He was chuffed to bits with it. Says the handle feels really nice and solid and the damascus pattern is beautiful.
