{"product_id":"shinko-8-gyuto-110-layers","title":"Shinko 8\" Gyuto 110 Layers","description":"\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShinko Series 8\" Gyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese chef’s knife forged from \u003cstrong\u003e110 alternating layers of AUS-10 and VG-10 Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (55 layers of each). By pairing AUS-10’s toughness and flexibility with VG-10’s hardness and edge retention, this blade delivers razor performance \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e long-term durability. Finished to a \u003cstrong\u003e9–12° double-bevel edge\u003c\/strong\u003e and fitted with a stabilized maple \u0026amp; resin handle, the Shinko Gyuto glides through slicing, dicing, and fine prep with confident control.\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\u003e110-layer Damascus construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 layers of AUS-10 (toughness) + 55 layers of VG-10 (edge life) for balanced performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9° double-bevel edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e laser-sharp, low-resistance cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-purpose Gyuto profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e rock, push, and pull cut with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic stabilized maple \u0026amp; resin handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortable, water-resistant, and unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral balance at the bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces fatigue during long prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e protective sheath \u0026amp; signature gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- LIFESTYLE IMAGE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesGyuto1500_min_8.jpg?v=1757481695\" alt=\"Shinko Series Chef's knife with Damascus pattern on a wooden cutting board.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- UNBOXING \/ FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnboxing \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the Shinko Gyuto’s 110-layer Damascus pattern, edge geometry, and in-hand balance up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1109262100?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='Shinko Series 8\" Gyuto Knife | Seido Knives'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ADVANTAGES \/ BENEFITS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Advantages of a Damascus Gyuto (AUS-10 + VG-10)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel synergy:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUS-10 absorbs cutting stress to reduce brittleness, while VG-10 provides the keen, long-lasting bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother cuts, less wedging:\u003c\/strong\u003e thin grind and acute edge glide through proteins and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless Damascus cladding resists corrosion and supports edge stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChef-centric design:\u003c\/strong\u003e generous belly for rocking, flat spot for push cuts, and fine tip for detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional art:\u003c\/strong\u003e each 110-layer blade shows a unique Damascus ripple paired with a striking resin-maple handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Close-up of 110-layer AUS-10 + VG-10 Damascus pattern on Shinko Gyuto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesGyuto1500_min_2.jpg?v=1757481695\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/ShinkoSeriesGyuto1500_min_3.jpg?v=1757481695\" alt=\"Shinko Chef's knife with a decorative maple \u0026amp; resin handle, with a polished bolster on a kitchen counter with limes and coffee beans.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- LIFESTYLE IMAGES --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\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\u003eShinko Series\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 (8\" class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e110 alternating layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 × AUS-10 + 55 × VG-10 (stainless Damascus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG-10\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 ±1 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\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e357 mm \/ 14.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211 mm \/ 8.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width (max)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 mm \/ 2.05 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 mm \/ 0.08 in (tapers to ~0.75 mm \/ 0.03 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilized maple \u0026amp; resin with polished bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136 mm \/ 5.35 in\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 tang, hand-finished Damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e173 g \/ 6.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral, at\/near the bolster\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)\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- DIAGRAM + INFOGRAPHIC --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/GyutoShinkoSeries_infographic.jpg?v=1757480624\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shinko Gyuto technical specification diagram with dimensions, materials and specifications.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/GyutoShinkoSeries_specs.jpg?v=1757480624\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003eShinko Series 8\" Gyuto Chef’s Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature SEIDO storage \/ gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shinko Series 8-inch Gyuto knife with decorative handle next to its packaging on a white background.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/Gyuto8-Inch3DShinkoSeries_1500_min.jpg?v=1752954829\"\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 (no dishwasher or soaking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wood or soft plastic cutting boards; avoid glass, marble, or stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain the 9–12° edge with \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 or \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/knife-sharpening-tools\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ehoning tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the included sheath, a knife block, or on a magnetic strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prying or twisting through bones or frozen foods\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 makes 110-layer AUS-10 + VG-10 Damascus special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alternating 55\/55 layering blends \u003cstrong\u003eAUS-10’s toughness\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10’s hardness and edge retention\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a blade that’s sharp, resilient, and corrosion-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Damascus pattern real?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It’s a genuine multi-layer stainless Damascus construction with a VG-10 core, hand-finished to reveal the unique pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow sharp is the edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is hand-honed to a \u003cstrong\u003e9–12° double-bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e edge for precise, smooth cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for left- and right-handed users?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The symmetrical double-bevel edge is ambidextrous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seido Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548825575468,"sku":"186207359418","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/Gyuto8-Inch3DShinkoSeries_1500_min.jpg?v=1779037908","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/shinko-8-gyuto-110-layers","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}