Handy Guide to the Wagyu Grading System
Wagyu grading differs a little depending on the country and the overseeing organization. But, the qualities that the organizations seek in this type of beef is much the same, even though they grade a bit differently. Wagyu steak compromises to be of exceptional quality, appearance, and flavor, so the grades of Wagyu are taken seriously within each system. Our mission is to produce the finest American Wagyu beef by combining old world ranching ethics with sustainable and holistic practices, taking pride in being good stewards of the land, and caring for our Wagyu herd humanely from birth to harvest; while striving to be exemplary partners accountable to every one of our customers, every time.

GOLD
20-35% marbling
60-70% per harverst
Australian - BMS 7 above
US - BMS 7-10
Japan - A3
KURO
36-43% marbling
15-20% harvest
Australian - BMS 9 and above
US - 10 and above
Japan - A4
PLATINUM
43% or more marbling
3-15% per harvest
Australian - BMS 9 is highest in the US since export rest to Japan
US - BMS 11 and above
Japan - (American Wagyu muscle structure is shaped like Domestic beef and have a beefler less oily/butter basis than Wagyu from Japan)




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