MITSUMOTO SAKARI MS-1881-N-IT Gyuto Chef’s Knife, 8-inch Damascus Steel

Key specifications

For home cooks and chefs who need one knife for a broad range of daily food preparation, the MITSUMOTO SAKARI MS-1881-N-IT Gyuto combines an all-purpose blade shape with a full-tang build.

Its S440C powder steel core is wrapped in layered Damascus cladding, giving the blade its distinctive pattern. A 15° cutting edge is designed for smooth slicing, dicing and chopping across everyday ingredients.

Choose this style for a versatile chef’s knife that can move between vegetables, meat and fish. If your priority is a specialist knife for one particular task, a dedicated blade may suit that narrower need better.

• Type: Gyuto chef’s knife
• Blade material: S440C powder steel core with Damascus cladding
• Construction: Full tang
• Size: 20 cm
• Item length: 33.5 cm
• Item weight: 187 grams
• Handle: Bloodwood and G10
• Blade colour: Black
• Edge angle: 15°
• What’s included: One knife and a sandalwood gift box

Best use cases

The Gyuto shape is intended for everyday, all-purpose kitchen prep. Use it to slice meat or fish, chop vegetables and dice ingredients as you work through a meal. For example, it can handle vegetable preparation before moving on to slicing salmon or portioning beef, keeping a range of common tasks within reach of one knife.

The layered Damascus finish gives the blade a hand-forged pattern, while the S440C powder steel core is the cutting material. Its 1.7 mm spine is described as maintaining blade rigidity without excess weight. The edge is manually honed, and the 15° angle supports smooth slicing through typical cooking ingredients.

The handle pairs natural bloodwood with black G10 in a full-tang construction and is secured with three metal rivets. Its ergonomic contour is shaped to sit naturally in the palm, while the combination of wood and composite brings two distinct handle materials together. This makes the knife a practical choice for regular food preparation at home or in a commercial kitchen.

What’s included

The set includes one Gyuto knife presented in a solid sandalwood gift box. The patterned Damascus blade and combined bloodwood and G10 handle give it a considered look for a cooking enthusiast’s gift, while its all-purpose shape means it is also suited to routine meal preparation.

Before you decide

What can I use this Gyuto knife for? It is designed for general kitchen preparation, including slicing, dicing and chopping meat, fish and vegetables. Its all-purpose profile suits cooks who want a single knife for a variety of everyday ingredients.

What is the blade made from? The cutting core is S440C powder steel, wrapped in layered Damascus cladding. The blade is described as hand-forged and manually honed, with a 15° cutting edge.

Can I put it in the dishwasher? No. The knife is not dishwasher safe, clean it by hand as part of your usual knife care.

Is it worth it?

For cooks looking for a versatile Gyuto rather than a knife dedicated to one ingredient or task, the MITSUMOTO SAKARI MS-1881-N-IT brings together an S440C powder steel core, layered Damascus finish and full-tang bloodwood and G10 handle. Its broad everyday use, distinctive blade pattern and sandalwood gift box make it a fitting choice for regular kitchen prep or for a cooking enthusiast’s present.