Burrfection
"Burrfection Knife" Ryky VG10 63-Layers Damascus 240mm Gyuto
Price:
$237.00
Following the successful launch Ryky's first knife made by Sakai Takayuki, customers wanted more. Customers wanted a Damascus cladded stainless steel blade, with hardness close to the blue #2 version. After evaluating feedback and comments from customers, this VG10 version is the result.
After years of testing every knife he can get his hands on, this particular profile is still one of his favourites. This profile took over a year of designing and redesigning before the final version was approved. By increasing the spine thickness and height above the knife’s “belly”, this VG10 version feels slightly more substantial and robust during use, while the 2.5mm spine thickness gives the blade added stiffness.
Still considered ultralight at only 160 grams (w/ teak handle) and with a profile by Ryky’s spec, this knife will be appreciated by home and professional chefs, as well as knife enthusiasts.
On top of everything, Ryky was able to have these knives made by one of the most famous stainless steel knife makers in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan.
Spec
- Origin (Made in): Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- Brand: Ryky Tran
- Knife Type: Gyuto
- Blade
- Construction: San Mai
- Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
- Hagane (Core Steel): VG10
- Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
- Hardness: 60-61 HRC
- Hand-sharpened
- Blade Finishes: Damascus (63 Layers)
- Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
- Blade Height (at heel): 48.7mm
- Spine Thickness
- Above heel: 2.5mm
- Middle: 2.0mm
- Handle
- Shape: Octagonal
- Material: Teak, Wenge, Premium Ebony
- Kuchiwa: Black or White Buffalo Horn
- Length: 135mm
- Overall Length: 390mm
- Weight:
- Teak: 157g (5.54oz)
- Wenge: 163g (5.75oz)
- Ebony: 170g (5.99oz)
- Mark: Ryky 1 of 250 Launch Edition*
*Note: 250 knives are made for each handle type. "1 of 250 Launch Edition" is printed on every knife, meaning "one of two hundred and fifty" out of the same handle type. The number is not sequential.
Care:
Wash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.
Cutting Surface:
Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.
Care
Wash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.
Cutting Surface:
Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.
Sharpening:
We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.
D
No one needs A 200.00 knife. But, assuming it functions, it does. If you're going to have something it should be beautiful. At least to you, providing a sense of pride in ownership and feel good factor. That's what I would gladly spend 200.00 again for.
V
A very beautiful knife that is exceptionally sharp.
K
Very nice and very sharp
Simply wow!
Extremely sharp out of the box and gorgeous to look at up close. It's my first Japanese knife, and I've tried it, and I'm fairly impressed. I have always used cheap knives but this one is so impressive, just the way you can cut things soo thin. It comes in a nice packaging with a plastic sleeve for the knife. I can easily recommend this!
J
Simply wow!
Extremely sharp out of the box and gorgeous to look at up close. The handle is longer and far more comfortable than I would have guessed and I really like the knife blade balance. A great price for a great knife. Nimble when cutting and this is a good length for home. I am recommending to my friends who might want to get into Japanese knives. Nice job Ryky. I added this photo per your request.
A
Sadly I’ve yet to use it in a profesional kitchen, mostly looking forward to portion fish or chop larger vegetables! Came very sharp out of the box and a joy to use. But the real test comes when I move it out of the home kitchen.
Thanks to the pointed edge and light steel I feel comfortable doing fine work even though it’s a 240mm knife. Feels like a good all around knife! Will probably use something cheaper and less beautiful for some tasks, but so far I’m feeling good about the purchase.
Great price and came fast with shipping.
M
After buying this knife i loved it! and still use it daly! it is a littlebit shorter now but still amazing to use it! Not reggretting buying this beauty!
J
Excellent knife I bought two off the Burrfection website. I bought one for my bro in law for his birthday and he loves it; also he and I have been watching your videos for a while I think I introduced your channel to him he had bought a Kyoku Samurai Series Yanagiba off of amazon so I showed him your sharpening videos. I bought another Gyuto for myself later on after learning more about VG10 and it’s closeness to white#2 or blue#2. I used the wrong email for shop pay the first time so I created another Burrfection account making sure to use my correct email for shop pay this time. I plan on purchasing more items from the Burrfection store in the future and maybe a spare Ryky knife. I’m very happy with this knife and not only it’s functionality but the beauty of it.
J
Very comfortable in my hand, absolutely laser sharp.
S
Perfect weight for me.
G
Beautiful and sharp enough for you to start using it upon arrival. Really looking forward to use it in production. A must have in your knife collection. Thanks again for Ryky R&D.
D
I didn’t expect the knife to be so light weight when I first handled it but since it’s so sharp I feel like the cuts are so effortless! I honestly just started getting into Burrfections vids and picked this up when it was on sale. Best timing ever! My new favorite knife! Just need to find a good cover for it now!
J
There isn't a imperfection on this knife. It feels good in my hand and is razor sharp. It is a great addition to my kitchen.
J
Great knife. Sharp oit of the box but personally like something a little bit heavier. Other then that really enjoying it.
A
I bought this knife for 262 dollars US and 5 days later it was reduced to 199 US, so I am kinda disappointed that I missed that deal. That aside, best knife I have ever had and really great. Worth the 262 honestly, the price was fair to begin with. Still wish I waited a week to buy though. 5/5 site as well and great, attractive shipping.
Hi Angela, we are thrilled that you like the knife. Just want to clarify that your order was placed in Canadian Dollar for C$262, which is about US$ 199. We have not reduced the price. In fact almost all our knives see their prices go up gradually as the result of annual price increase in Japan. Thanks again for purchasing from Burrfection Store!
G
Blade comes lose.
Otherwise nice.
Poor customer service.
They fixed it once but shortly after it cam loose again.
Gives it a cheap feel.
Hi God, thanks for your message. Have you by any chance used dish washer or washed in very hot water? Dish washer must be avoided, and when washing a Japanese knife with wa-handle, it is best to use cold water or body temperature water. Avoid leaving the knife in very hot water as it may soften the bounding material inside the handle. In this case, we'd be happy to collect your knife and re-attach the handle for you free of charge. We have just reached out to you by email.
K
This beautiful knife is my new favorite knife. That is surprising to me as I typically favor shorter knifes. The only knife I have nearly this long is a German knife, and it is good for certain heavy duty tasks, but it is way too heavy for me to use unless I need to. Ryky's knife is slightly longer yet but it is so light and nimble with a thin blade, that I enjoy using it for so many things! It is watermelon season here now, and I use it every day to slice up some watermelon. A long knife is needed, but this knife handles like a sports car. I think that Ryky did a fantastic job of designing this knife, I wouldn't change anything about it. And the wenge handle with black buffalo is beautiful and very well done. In fact the whole knife has great fit and finish. I look forward to opportunities where I can cut something with it. The price was very reasonable for the quality of the knife. And yes, it came very sharp with very nice packaging. Well done Ryky! A home run for sure.
E
Definitely a really good knife and aesthetically very pleasing! I've been using this mainly for cutting rolls from hard deep fry rolls to softer rolls made with more delicate ingredients with no issues. When the knife is sharp it's a beast: cuts for rolls, sashimi, and vegetables are very clean. My only personal issue was the weight being a bit too light for its length but this is just a preference and overall I do hope that you get your hands on one of these if in stock!
S
This is More than a "beginner knife" as some comments referred to it...It's as Good as my Shun (VGMax) or any other VG knives. The packaging resembles the Apple Computers packaging... Very Elegant and Classy. I noticed on a Tojiro video that they had a knife that resembled your knife and it looked like they used the Same knife and just Lazered your brand on it. Things that make you say...hmmm?
B
Gorgeous knife! Very sharp! Can’t wait to use it!
A
This knife RYky was really sharp right out the box. Excelente design. Light weight just as advertised. Fast shipping. Thanks
T
This is far and away the finest knife if I have ever owned and used. Not only is it sharp, but it is beautiful and comfortable in the hand. Ryky should be proud of themselves for producing such a high quality product.
J
Extremely sharp out of the box and gorgeous to look at up close. The handle is longer and far more comfortable than I would have guessed and I really like the knife blade balance. A great price for a great knife. Nimble when cutting and this is a good length for home. I am recommending to my friends who might want to get into Japanese knives. Nice job Ryky.
E
Knife came in 5 days, sharp out of box. Wife loves it. Very happy with my first purchase from Burrfection Store
C
Beautiful knife which arrived in very nice packaging. Great profile aswell as being nice and sharp out of the box. Definitely worth the price in every way possible.
T
I'm a home cook and have been using this knife for a month or so now. Before this, I had only used 210mm Gyuto's. Initially the 240mm felt big and a little intimidating but I quickly got used to the size and it has become my "go to" knife in the kitchen. It breezes through things like butternut squash way better than my other knives. It comes sharp out of the box and with VG 10 steel and the ebony handle, I find it easy to look after. Really happy with it!