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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
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
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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Step 1, Rinse
Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher, the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2, Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink, even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3, Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer, it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it, no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
Really good knife overall. Sharp as you like and the fit and finish is really nice for the money. Only thing is its a bit heavier than I thought it would be, so if you're used to lighter western knives it takes a moment to adjust. But once you do it cuts brilliantly. Handle is comfy enough though I'd maybe prefer a slightly slimmer profile. Would still recommend for anyone after a decent gyuto.
Brilliant knife, exactly what I needed. The blade is razor sharp out the box and the damascus pattern looks lovely. Used it on veg and a bit of butchery work and it just glides through. Handle is comfortable too, sandlewood feels nice. Big step up from the old supermarket knife I'd been using. Came really well packaged as well, no complaints.
Absolutely superb knife, stupidly sharp out the box. Used it to chop veg for a curry and it went through onions and peppers with no effort at all. The damascus finish is really nice to look at and the sandlewood handle feels quality. Been using it daily for a fortnight and still holds an edge. Big step up from my old sabatier.
Really good knife for the money. Blade is lovely and sharp, makes quick work of prepping meat and fish. Only thing is it's a touch heavier than my old gyuto so took a couple of days to adjust but now I actually quite like the weight. Handle is well made, no complaints there. Wish they did a slightly longer version but this size does the job for most things. Would recommend.
Solid knife for the money. Edge is excellent, makes quick work of a chicken breast or fish. The damascus steel looks the part. Only gripes are the handle is a bit slim for my liking and it's slightly heavier than my old gyuto, but I've got used to it now. Would still recommend if you want a proper all-rounder.
Bought this as a treat for myself and blimey it's sharp. Used it sunday to do a full roast prep, onions just fell apart, carrots no effort. The damascus pattern is even nicer in person, looks way more expensive than £80. Handle felt a bit light at first but now I love it. Rocking through garlic and herbs is proper effortless. Came in a nice box as well which was a bonus.
got this knife for me dads birthday and hes over the moon. proper sharp it is, the damascus pattern looks lovely and its got a nice weight to it. he used it to slice a roast beef and said it glided through like butter. i might nick it back for meself honestly.
Really good blade, holds its edge nicely after a couple weeks of daily use. Only thing is the handle's a bit rounder than i'm used to, took a few days to feel comfortable. Still, for £80 its a solid bit of kit, far better than the supermarket knives i had before. Would definitely recommend to anyone after a decent all-rounder.
So it's a decent knife for the price I suppose. The fit and finish is okay, but the edge that came on it was nothing to write home about. After I sharpened it myself it's better, but out of the box it was a letdown. Still, it's a good project knife.
So far so good, been using it for a couple weeks. Holds its edge nicely on veg and meat. If I'm being picky I'd say the blade heel could be a tiny bit taller for knuckle clearance when chopping, but it's not a dealbreaker.
