{"product_id":"katsuryoku-9-chef-knife","title":"Katsuryoku 9\" Chef Knife","description":"\u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKatsuryoku 9\" Gyuto Chef’s Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e blends Japanese tradition with modern performance. Hand-forged with a VG-10 super-steel core and 67 layers of Damascus cladding, it delivers laser-like precision for slicing, dicing, and chopping. A finely ground double-bevel edge (9–12°) and comfortable maple wood handle provide confident control and balance—ideal for everyday prep and statement plating alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Highlights --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e with 67-layer Damascus cladding for sharpness, strength, and corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9\" Gyuto profile\u003c\/strong\u003e (large all-purpose Japanese chef knife) for slicing, dicing, and chopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9–12° double-bevel edge\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise, low-resistance cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced control\u003c\/strong\u003e with full composite tang and stainless bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic maple handle\u003c\/strong\u003e for a secure, comfortable grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes sheath \u0026amp; gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready to store or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Lifestyle Image --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/KatsuryokuGyutoKnife_7_600x600.jpg?v=1755560016\" alt=\"Katsuryoku Gyuto slicing ingredients on board\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Unboxing --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnboxing, Features \u0026amp; Demo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the Damascus layering, edge geometry, and in-hand balance—plus everything included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1109260456?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title='Katsuryoku 9\" Chef Knife | Seido Knives'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love It --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Gyuto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e thin grind and keen edge glide through vegetables, fish, and meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless Damascus cladding protects the VG-10 core and resists staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfident ergonomics:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced weight and maple handle reduce fatigue in long prep sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e each blade and handle has a unique Damascus pattern and natural wood character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Lifestyle Image(s) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/KatsuryokuGyutoKnife_6_600x600.jpg?v=1755560559\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/KatsuryokuGyutoKnife_8_600x600.jpg?v=1755560559\" alt=\"Katsuryoku Gyuto Knife with a wooden handle on a white surface with limes and coffee beans.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKatsuryoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGyuto Chef’s Knife (9\" class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel (Core)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG-10 super steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding \/ Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67-layer Damascus, stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+60–62 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge \/ Bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble bevel, 9–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang \/ Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull composite tang; stainless bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral, centered at\/near the bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e373 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 mm \/ 9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132 mm \/ 5.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandedness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded (protective sheath)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- Diagram + Infographic --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Katsuryoku 9 inch Gyuto technical specification diagram and feature callouts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/Katsuryoku_Gyuto_Knife_2_600x600.jpg?v=1755560124\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- What’s Included --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatsuryoku 9\" Gyuto Chef’s Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature storage \/ gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/Katsuryoku9-inchChefKnife_3D_1500_min.jpg?v=1755560559\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Care \u0026 Use --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with mild soap; dry immediately (do not use dishwashers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wood or soft plastic cutting boards; avoid glass, marble, or ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain sharpness with regular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/knife-sharpening-tools\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ehoning rods \u0026amp; sharpeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/whetstones\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ewhetstones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore safely in the included sheath, a block, or on a magnetic strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood handles may be lightly oiled to preserve luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Gyuto best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent of a Western chef’s knife—an all-purpose blade for slicing, dicing, and chopping across proteins and produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it Damascus Steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The blade has a VG-10 core clad in 67 layers of stainless Damascus for performance and a distinctive pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow sharp is the edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is finished to a 9–12° double-bevel edge for precise, low-resistance cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it rust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Damascus cladding is stainless and highly resistant to corrosion. Hand-wash and dry immediately to preserve the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—every Katsuryoku Gyuto includes a fitted protective sheath and a signature storage\/gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seido Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548831768620,"sku":"SK-CJCF1412319-jdkgck","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/Katsuryoku9-inchChefKnife_3D_1500_min.jpg?v=1779038072","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/katsuryoku-9-chef-knife","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}