{"title":"Gyuto Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged Gyuto-style chef's knives — the Japanese take on the Western chef's knife, built for everyday kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forged-gyuto-knife-wenge-horn-handle","title":"Forged Gyuto Knife — Wenge \u0026 Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Gyuto — the Japanese take on the Western chef's knife, with a longer, gently curved belly built for smooth rocking cuts through vegetables, meat, and everything else on the board. The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel with a dark, textured kurouchi finish along the spine, fading into a polished, wavy-tempered edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a two-tone octagonal wa-handle — striped wenge wood paired with a black horn ferrule — for a secure grip and a clean, traditional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade length 215mm (8.5\"), total length 370mm (14.6\"). Hand-forged high-carbon steel with a textured kurouchi finish and polished cutting edge. Octagonal wa-handle: wenge wood with black horn ferrule. Includes a leather sheath. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gyuto is the knife most cooks reach for daily — long enough for real prep work, balanced for control, and finished with a handle that looks as good as it feels. A strong all-purpose pick for anyone building out a serious kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash and dry immediately after use; oil the blade and handle occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a Gyuto different from a Western chef's knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Gyuto is generally thinner and lighter with a flatter profile toward the heel, giving a more precise, controlled cut — while still handling the same everyday chopping and slicing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67777549697328,"sku":null,"price":298.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/Gyuto1.1.png?v=1789240597"},{"product_id":"forged-gyuto-knife-buffalo-horn-handle","title":"Forged Gyuto Knife — Buffalo Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Gyuto — the Japanese take on the Western chef's knife, with a longer, gently curved belly built for smooth rocking cuts through vegetables, meat, and everything else on the board. The blade is hand-forged Damascus steel — available in two distinct folded patterns, so no two knives of the same pattern are ever quite alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is polished black buffalo horn with a decorative mosaic pin at center, set with three polished pins for a clean, substantial grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade length 210mm (8.25\"), total length 360mm (14.2\"). Hand-forged Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), available in Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. Polished black buffalo horn handle with decorative mosaic pin. Includes a leather sheath. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Damascus patterns to choose from means this piece can be picked to match the recipient's taste — a substantial, refined Gyuto for a cook who wants their daily knife to double as a showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Pattern 1 and Pattern 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are hand-forged Damascus steel of the same quality — the difference is purely in how the folded layers pattern out during forging, so it comes down to which look you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash and dry immediately after use; oil the blade and handle occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a Gyuto different from a Western chef's knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Gyuto is generally thinner and lighter with a flatter profile toward the heel, giving a more precise, controlled cut — while still handling the same everyday chopping and slicing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Pattern 1","offer_id":67777580466480,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pattern 2","offer_id":67777580499248,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/Gyuto2.1.1.png?v=1789240962"},{"product_id":"forged-gyuto-knife-rosewood-maple-handle","title":"Forged Gyuto Knife — Rosewood \u0026 Maple Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Gyuto — the Japanese take on the Western chef's knife, with a longer, gently curved belly built for smooth rocking cuts through vegetables, meat, and everything else on the board. 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