Gyuto Tosa Honoo – The Flame of Japanese Hammered Damascus Knives

A Knife Forged in Fire and Tradition

The Gyuto Tosa Honoo 21 cm (8.5") is the bold all-purpose Japanese chef’s knife, forged in Tosa, Japan – a region famous for its powerful rustic blades. Honoo means flame, symbolising the fire of the forge and the passion behind each knife.

The Gyuto, literally “cow sword”, was originally designed for slicing beef. Today, it has become the essential multi-purpose knife, capable of cutting meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit with ease and precision.

The Blade: VG10 Super Steel & Hammered Damascus

• Steel: Japanese VG10 super steel core, clad in 67 layers of Damascus steel.

• Hardness: HRC 61–62 – excellent edge retention and razor sharpness.

• Craftsmanship: Forged by Tosa blacksmiths, featuring a striking hammered tsuchime finish.

• Performance: Hammered texture reduces drag and prevents food from sticking.

The VG10 core offers the perfect balance between extreme sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance, making this blade a true workhorse wrapped in artistry. 

The Handle: Stabilised Maple Burl in Emerald Green

The Tosa Honoo handle is crafted from Stabilised Maple Burl, dyed in a vivid emerald-green tone and paired with a blackwood collar (kakumaki).

• Shape: Octagonal, ambidextrous, for superior comfort and grip.

• Durability: Stabilised to resist water, bacteria, and cracking.

• Uniqueness: Each Maple Burl handle reveals unique swirling patterns, impossible to replicate.

The bold green colour reflects both vitality and flame – a distinctive mark of the Tosa Honoo identity.

Premium Packaging: More Than a Box

Every Gyuto Tosa Honoo is delivered in a solid wooden box engraved with the Otakimi crest. More than packaging, the box transforms into a durable cutting board, uniting elegance and practicality.

Lifetime Warranty – The Flame That Never Dies

At Otakimi, we stand by our craftsmanship. Each Tosa Honoo Gyuto comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, ensuring that your knife is a companion for life.