Gyuto - Aogami Super - TAK.2026.002

Handcrafted in Japan by Nigara Hamono, this 220mm Gyuto is forged from Super Blue (Aogami Super) carbon steel and clad in soft iron. It combines exceptional cutting performance with the distinctive character and craftsmanship that have made Nigara blades so sought after by chefs and collectors.

The Aogami Super core takes an exceptionally refined edge and holds it beautifully through extended preparation. In the hand, it delivers the sharpness, feedback and responsiveness that make high-quality Japanese carbon steel such a pleasure to work with.

At 220mm, this Gyuto sits in a sweet spot between precision and versatility. It has enough blade to comfortably handle larger proteins and vegetables, while remaining nimble and controlled enough for detailed preparation. For many chefs, this is the knife that naturally becomes the centrepiece of the kit.

The soft iron cladding showcases the layered construction while also offering a practical advantage. By reducing the amount of exposed high-carbon steel, it is somewhat more forgiving to maintain than a monosteel carbon blade, while retaining the sharpening characteristics and cutting performance that carbon enthusiasts look for.

This is the Gyuto counterpart to our Nigara Sujihiki (TAK.2026.001) — the same maker, the same steel and the same philosophy, expressed through two distinctly different profiles.

Not a mass-produced kitchen tool. A traditionally crafted Japanese blade for chefs, collectors and anyone who appreciates the heritage, precision and performance of Japanese knife making.

Key Features

• 220mm Gyuto profile
•  Handcrafted by Nigara Hamono, Japan
•  Aogami Super (Super Blue) carbon steel core
•  Soft iron cladding
•  Exceptional edge retention
•  Outstanding sharpening characteristics
•  Versatile all-purpose chef’s knife
•  Distinctive cladding line
•  Sourced in Tokyo, Japan
•  Ready for collection or use