Gyuto kitchen knife made from Alleima 15C28N stainless steel. Handle made from stabilised mahogany and poplar wood Steel: Alleima 14c28n stainless steel, saten finish Hardness: 62 HRc (with cryogenic treatment) Blade lenght: 197mm / 7.76 in Blade thicknes: 2.5 mm /0.098 in Handle material: stabilised mahogany and poplar wood - this particular piece of mahogany is at least 60 years old. It was recycled from old roof frame. Every knife is handmade with great care in Slovenia. The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef's knife. It is a true multi-purpose knife that can perform wide range of tasks, can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits.