Anolon Advanced 5.5-Inch Kyotsu Knife with Hollow Ground

by Meyer

Product Features

• Unique Anolon SureGrip? Santoprene Handles are innovative, durable and an ergonomic design that provides a soft, sure, confident grip.
• Exceptional durability with full tang construction and quality German steel blade for balance, strength and comfort that ensures precision and control.
• The ice-hardened steel is superior since the harder steel makes a stronger blade that will hold its sharp edge longer.
• Glass finished edge provides a smooth edge with no burst. The acute edge is perfectly angled for a cleaner, sharper cut.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 10.5 x 1.5 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BDF1UA
• Item model number: 52591
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,820 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Kyotsu means "universal" in Japanese and this kyotsu knife is universally functional. It features a wide, tall blade, much like a Santoku knife; for more controlled and uniform slicing. While having the rounded shape of a Chef's knife for easy rocking and slicing. Plus, the wide blade allows you to scoop chopped food for easy transferring from cutting board to pot.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best knife in the drawer., June 4, 2006

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Ghenghis (Monvolia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anolon Advanced 5.5-Inch Kyotsu Knife with Hollow Ground (Kitchen)

I got this knife as a surprise gift for one reason and one reason only, and that was to cut corn. If you havent ever needed to do this, then you dont know that cutting corn efficiently, or without a LOT of pain is tough to do using traditional cutlery.

Well, with this knife and its blade, the job is a breeze and I'm talking about ripping up the job in about half the normal time. Amazing, and it performs general kitchen tasks better than anything else I own as well where a larger knife is not needed.

This great utility knife is only 5.5" so it wont handle the large tasks, but for all the unnatural acts and smaller jobs you encounter in the kitchen, this may be just the solution you need. 5 shucks

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, August 20, 2007

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LT - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Anolon Advanced 5.5-Inch Kyotsu Knife with Hollow Ground (Kitchen)

This knife is absolutely fantastic! I like how the blade is slightly arched back, so I can quickly chop through anything. I actually like this shape blade a lot better than the popular Santoku knives. I prefer this size knife over longer chef's knives as well. I use this knife for everything - the sharp 5.5" blade and comfortable grip gives me a lot of control. The sheath is a nice addition, too. Recently I bought 3 of these to give away as gifts.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Sharp, March 14, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Anolon Advanced 5.5-Inch Kyotsu Knife with Hollow Ground (Kitchen)

I purchased this knife because I had already gotten the set which didn't include this knife. I can tell you that this is a wonderful knife and you will not be disappointed!!! Very sharp and please be careful becuase you can get cut easily from right out of the box. Comes with a nice case too which is a very nice touch if you don't have a knife block to put it in.