Gokujo Knife – Traditional Japanese Knife for Filleting and Precision Cutting
Gokujo is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife designed for precise portioning, filleting, and the delicate preparation of meat, fish, and poultry. Its slender, elegantly curved blade allows for clean, smooth cuts while minimizing damage to the ingredients.
One of the main advantages of the Gokujo knife is its exceptional control during cutting. The narrow blade and sharp tip make it easy to work around bones, separate meat, remove skin, and perform detailed trimming. It serves as a specialized kitchen knife for precision tasks where a standard utility knife is not sufficient.
- Blade material: 420 stainless steel (EN 1.4034 / X46Cr13)
- Handle: Finnish birch, ebony
- Blade length: 12.5 cm
- Overall length: 24.5 cm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 80 g
- Handcrafted in the Czech Republic by the Wulflund Forge
Each knife is handcrafted, so the color, grain, and texture of the handle, as well as the appearance of the blade and its weight, may vary slightly from piece to piece. Every knife is unique and represents genuine artisan craftsmanship.
The Origin of the Gokujo Knife
Gokujo is a Japanese-style kitchen knife primarily intended for the delicate preparation of meat, poultry, and fish. Its shape resembles a small boning or fillet knife while retaining the light weight, precision, and razor-sharp cutting performance characteristic of Japanese knives. It is especially valued for tasks that require careful handling, precise control, and accurate cuts.
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