Kanehide Bessaku Hirakiri Gyuto 270mm Elastomer Handle (T)

Many users praise the Bessaku line for offering strong cutting performance and excellent value relative to its price point.

The Bessaku Hirakiri is a lightweight Japanese chef's knife designed for high-volume prep and professional kitchen use. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, it features a thin 270mm mono-carbon steel blade hardened to approximately 60 HRC for excellent edge retention and easy sharpening. Its distinctive Hirakiri profile offers a long, flat cutting edge ideal for efficient push-cutting and slicing, while the ergonomic elastomer handle provides a secure, comfortable grip even during extended use.

Brand: Kanehide 
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Hirakiri Gyuto
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless 
Steel: Mono Unclassified (Semi-Stainless) 
Handle: Elastomer Western
Total Length: 394mm
Edge Length: 270mm
Handle to Tip Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 167g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Hardness: 60±1HRC