Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Gyuto 180mm finish-rainbow the handmade blade is a

the handmade blade is a work of art with a nashiji finish that looks like snow

Forged in the workshop of Shigeki Tanaka

A perfect mid sized sujihiki in the range and quite simply - it's incredible

An excellent mid-size gyuto

Superb fit and finish quality as you would expect from the ginsan range of knives and the kiritsuke shaped tip add an additional bit of versatility for intricate tasks

Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Gyuto 180mm finish-rainbow the handmade blade is aNicely balanced just behind the bolster, the smaller of the gyuto knives in this range is an excellent choice for an all round chef knife that will do nearly all the jobs you need in a kitchen and with its robust Western style handle, blade pattern and finish it's a great looking knife too.