The origin of the gyuto (牛刀) knife dates back to the Meiji era (1868-1912), when Japan opened up to Western culture. During this period, the consumption of beef became widespread in the country, necessitating a knife suitable for processing this meat. The gyuto was modeled after the Western-style chef's knife but featured a thinner blade and sharper tip characteristic of Japanese knives.
The word gyuto means "beef knife," and this knife was originally designed specifically for this purpose. However, it soon became evident that the gyuto is a versatile tool, also excellent for other kitchen tasks. Today, the gyuto is one of the most popular Japanese kitchen knives worldwide.
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