Single Bevel Edge of Japanese Traditional style knives were very common knives for daily cooking in Japan. The Single Bevel of Japanese Traditional style knives make great cutting performance.

The Gyuto chef knife of the Osaka series is Inspired by the profile of a traditional Japanese chef knife. This multi-purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias and “gyuto” even translates to “cow sword”.

If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. The longer blade typically gives the blade a forward balance that allows it to work for you. While the blade would ideally be slid forward or back while cutting, they are also great for folks that prefer to 'rock' their knife while cutting.