A 10-inch bullnose butcher knife in claimed VG10 Damascus steel, rated 4.7 from 21 reviews on the listing, with no current discount shown.

The Kyoku 10" Bullnose Butcher Knife, part of the Gin series, is positioned by the listing as a knife built specifically for cutting through raw meat.

What it is

According to the listing, this is a 10-inch multipurpose bullnose knife made from VG-10 steel that the seller describes as cryogenically treated, with an ionic silver coating. The rounded "bullnose" tip is described as designed to reduce the risk of accidental punctures or tears while cutting meat, as opposed to a pointed knife tip. The listing states full-tang construction with a claimed 58-60 HRC blade and a G-10 fiberglass handle described as triple-riveted.

Key specs

  • Blade material: VG-10 stainless steel, claimed 58-60 HRC hardness
  • Handle material: G-10 fiberglass
  • Blade dimensions: claimed 10 x 1.7 in. (25.4 x 4.4 cm)
  • Blade thickness: claimed 0.1 in. (1.8 mm)
  • Overall length: claimed 15.2 in. (38.7 cm)
  • Net weight: claimed 10.1 oz. (285 g)
  • Edge angle: claimed 8-12°, using the Honbazuke method per the listing
  • Warranty: lifetime, as stated by the seller

Who it suits

Per the listing's own framing, this knife is meant for cooks who regularly break down larger or chunkier cuts of raw meat and want a blade shape designed to avoid accidental tearing. The listing shows a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is a positive signal, and the specification sheet is detailed enough to compare against other knives in the same price range.

Who should skip it

The review count behind that 4.7 rating is only 21 at the time of writing, a smaller sample than some other Kyoku listings, so it's worth weighing that when deciding how much confidence to place in the average. At $109.99 with no discount shown, it's also priced higher than several other knives in this lineup, so buyers mainly working with smaller cuts of meat, vegetables, or general kitchen tasks may get more use from a smaller utility or chef's knife instead.

Bottom line

The listing pairs a fairly complete spec sheet with a solid but not extensively reviewed rating. The bullnose tip design is a specific, purpose-built feature that matters most to buyers doing regular meat prep, rather than general-purpose kitchen work.