Chef’s knife with 214 mm blade length.

Glestain’s iconic knives are designed for right-handed users, as the asymmetric grind creates smooth cuts with a non-stick effect. The Acuto 440 steel undergoes careful heat treatment, ensuring excellent edge retention. This is a solid knife with good weight—perfect as a reliable workhorse that just keeps going.

Blade height: 47 mm
Weight: 252 g
Steel: Acuto 440 stainless steel (HRC 59)

Glestain chef’s knives are renowned among professional chefs worldwide for their unique design and superior cutting performance. This model, with its 214 mm blade, combines Japanese engineering with practical features, making it an excellent choice for both restaurant and home kitchens.

The most distinctive feature is the characteristic dimples along both sides of the blade. These act as air pockets that reduce friction against ingredients. As a result, food—especially thin slices of vegetables—releases more easily from the blade, enabling faster and more efficient workflow.

The blade is crafted from high-quality stainless steel that combines strength with long-lasting sharpness. The balanced construction provides stability and control, while the ergonomic handle sits comfortably in the hand, even during extended use.

With a 214 mm blade length, this knife is versatile enough to handle everything from finely chopping herbs to breaking down larger ingredients. This makes it a reliable and all-around tool that quickly becomes a kitchen favorite.

Features:

• Blade length: 214 mm

• Material: High-carbon stainless steel

• Unique dimples reduce friction and prevent food from sticking

• Ergonomic handle for comfort and control

• Suitable for both professional chefs and ambitious home cooks