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Forged Japanese Chef’s Knife Engineered for Versatile Professional Preparation
The Masamoto VG 8.2-Inch Gyuto Chef’s Knife is designed for the demanding, varied preparation work performed across professional kitchen stations. Its forged high-carbon stainless steel blade supports precise slicing, controlled chopping, fine dicing, and detailed protein preparation, allowing chefs to move efficiently between ingredients without repeatedly changing knives.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | Masamoto |
| Model Number | VG5424 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VG-210 |
| Product Category | Gyuto Chef’s Knife |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Blade Material | High-Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Steel Composition | Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 210 Millimeters, approximately 8.3 Inches |
| Overall Length | 13.2 Inches |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Product Weight | 7.04 Ounces |
| Knife Color | Silver |
| Blade Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included Quantity | One Gyuto Chef’s Knife |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Recommended Cleaning Method | Hand wash and dry promptly |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified in the supplied product data |
Core Operational Features
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Forged High-Carbon Construction: The blade is manufactured from forged high-carbon stainless steel, providing the durable structure and controlled cutting performance required for frequent professional preparation.
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Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium Steel: The stainless steel composition incorporates molybdenum and vanadium, supporting dependable blade performance while providing practical corrosion resistance for active kitchen environments.
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Versatile Gyuto Blade Profile: The 210-millimeter blade provides the working length required for slicing proteins, chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, and completing a broad range of general preparation tasks.
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Plain Cutting Edge: The uninterrupted plain edge maintains continuous contact with ingredients, supporting smooth slicing and clean, controlled cuts without the tearing associated with serrated blades.
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Maneuverable Professional Weight: At 7.04 ounces, the knife offers a relatively lightweight working profile that supports controlled movement during repetitive slicing, dicing, and chopping.
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Stainless Steel Handle Construction: The stainless steel handle provides a durable gripping structure suited to repeated use and straightforward manual cleaning.
Professional Kitchen Applications
The Masamoto VG Gyuto is suited to restaurant kitchens, culinary schools, catering operations, butcher preparation stations, and serious home cooking environments. Its multipurpose blade can be used for portioning boneless proteins, slicing meat and fish, chopping produce, dicing vegetables, mincing herbs, and completing everyday mise en place.
The 210-millimeter format provides enough blade length for efficient production work while remaining manageable for detailed cuts and controlled board work. This versatility allows it to function as a primary preparation knife across multiple kitchen stations.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash the knife using warm water, mild detergent, and a non-abrasive cleaning pad. Dry the blade and handle immediately after washing to help preserve the steel surface and cutting edge.
Do not place the knife in a dishwasher. High temperatures, strong detergents, moisture exposure, and contact with other utensils can damage the edge and affect the knife’s finish. Store it in a knife block, protective sheath, or magnetic knife rack to prevent unnecessary contact with hard surfaces.