Misono UX10 Gyutou 9.4"
- 24 cm (9.4 inch) blade per the title, 20 cm in the specs
- Swedish pure stainless steel, forged
- Stainless steel handle, plain edge
- 0.25 kg listed item weight
- 38 cm listed item length
- Right-handed version
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged all-stainless gyutou in Swedish stainless steel, sold in a right-handed version. The listing gives conflicting blade lengths and a muddled weight and dimension block.
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ASIN: B000XT1BCEModel: 713Category: Gyutou Knives
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Overview
A home or restaurant kitchen gets a forged gyutou here, made by Misono from Swedish specialty stainless steel with a stainless handle and a plain edge. The description credits the steel for easy sharpening, and the knife is sold as the right-hand model.
A purity-focused stainless blend is the selling point, along with a handle fitted with rivets and a finish the description calls very high quality. The data is untidy: blade length appears as two figures, and weights and thicknesses are listed in ways that do not line up.
Who it's for
Cooks who prefer a Japanese-style chef's knife in rust-resistant stainless and who are comfortable verifying the size with the seller. Left-handed users and buyers who must match a knife block or roll should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Forged Swedish stainless steel
- All-metal stainless handle
- Described as easy to sharpen
- Blade length stated two ways
- Weight and thickness figures inconsistent
- Right-hand version only
Performance notes
Pure stainless Swedish steel is the working material, and forging shapes the blade. The description claims sharp edges and easy resharpening. Balance and cutting feel depend on weight figures that the listing states in several conflicting ways.
Where it stands among gyutou knives
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 8 gyutou knives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 13 gyutou knives we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Model | 713 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 24 cm / 9.4 inches (title); 20 centimeters (specs) |
| Size | 7.9" |
| Item Length | 38 centimeters |
| Weight | 0.25 kg |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | High purity pure stainless steel special |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Back Thickness | 0.09 inches (2.3 mm) |
| Manufacturer Model Number | 713 |
Closest rivals on specs
MIYABI ミヤビ 「 5000MCD 」- Item Weight 0.55 vs 0.4 pounds (+38%)
Shun Classic 7" Hollow Ground Asian Cook's Knife- BladeLength 7.9 vs 7 inches (+13%)
- Size 7.9 vs 7 inches (+13%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Misono UX10 gyutou a left-handed knife?
No. The title marks it as the right version, so it is made for right-handed use.
How long is the Misono UX10 gyutou blade?
The title and description say 24 cm, or 9.4 inches, while the specs list 20 centimeters. The listing does not resolve the difference.
What steel is the Misono UX10 gyutou made of?
The description says Swedish pure stainless steel, a high purity special stainless.
Is the Misono UX10 gyutou a carbon steel knife?
No. The blade and handle are both listed as stainless steel.