{"product_id":"cu-mai-damascus-gyuto-chef-knife-8-inch-resin-handle-copper-bolster-leather-sheath","title":"Cu Mai Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife 8\" – Resin Handle \u0026 Copper Bolster with Leather Sheath","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCu Mai Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife 8\" – Resin Handle \u0026amp; Copper Bolster with Leather Sheath\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gyuto is Japan's answer to the Western chef knife — longer, thinner, and built for the kind of precision cutting that separates good cooks from great ones. This \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade 8-inch Cu Mai copper Damascus gyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e takes that legendary blade profile and elevates it with a copper-infused Damascus blade that produces warm copper streaks and flowing patterns found in no factory knife, paired with a striking resin handle and copper bolster that make this as much a collector's piece as a working kitchen tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCu-Mai construction forge-welds copper-infused billets with steel, producing bold metallic textures and warm copper tones that flow through the blade in organic, unrepeatable patterns. Every knife is unique. Every knife is forged by hand. And every knife performs at a professional level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto (Japanese chef knife profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cu Mai copper Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin — unique pattern on every knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper — adds weight, balance, and visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Gyuto?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gyuto profile features a thinner spine, flatter belly, and more acute tip than a Western chef knife — making it ideal for the push-cut and pull-cut techniques used in Japanese and fusion cooking. At 8 inches, this gyuto handles everything from fine herb work to breaking down proteins, with a precision and control that Western chef knives at the same length simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handmade 8-inch Cu Mai copper Damascus gyuto chef knife features a copper-infused Damascus blade with warm copper tones and flowing patterns, a unique resin handle, and a copper bolster for premium balance. Includes a genuine leather sheath. A collector-grade kitchen knife that performs at a professional level. Ideal for serious home cooks, professional chefs, and collectors of copper Damascus blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply food-safe mineral oil to the blade periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish copper bolster with a soft cloth to maintain shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone — use a fine grit appropriate for Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a gyuto knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gyuto is the Japanese equivalent of a Western chef knife, featuring a thinner spine, flatter belly, and more acute tip. It excels at push-cut and pull-cut techniques and is ideal for precision kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Cu Mai copper Damascus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCu-Mai forge-welds copper-infused billets with steel, producing bold copper streaks and flowing patterns that cannot be replicated by any factory process. Each blade is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the copper bolster purely decorative?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the copper bolster adds weight at the balance point between blade and handle, improving the knife's overall balance and feel in hand. It is both functional and visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-kitchen-knives-collection\"\u003eChef \u0026amp; Kitchen Knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knife-sets-collection\"\u003eDamascus Chef Knife Sets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DRSKNIVES HUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53063235338554,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5247\/8778\/files\/302459DD-B785-46EB-A3D0-09B713540633.jpg?v=1771633993","url":"https:\/\/drskniveshub.com\/products\/cu-mai-damascus-gyuto-chef-knife-8-inch-resin-handle-copper-bolster-leather-sheath","provider":"DRSKNIVES HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}