Vintage Hisashige Saku Chef's Knife 180mm SK Steel 2300

Experience Personal Craft - Hisashige Saku Chef's Knife 180mm in SK Steel

The stamp "Hisashige Saku" - meaning "Made by Hisashige" - identifies this as a personally crafted blade, signed by the maker. At 180mm in SK carbon tool steel, this is a compact, nimble chef's knife that rewards sharpening and suits cooks who prefer a shorter, more controllable profile.

The Specs

• Steel: SK steel (Japanese high-carbon tool steel)
• Style: Chef's knife (Japanese Gyuto/Western-influenced)
• Blade length: 180mm
• Origin: Japan
• Maker: Hisashige (personal maker's stamp)
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

SK steel - Japanese Industrial Standard high-carbon tool steel - was the professional standard before stainless took over the mainstream market. It hardens well, sharpens cleanly on water stones, and develops a protective patina with use. A 180mm chef's knife is the preferred length for cooks who work in tighter spaces, have smaller hands, or simply prefer the control of a shorter blade for vegetable and fish work. "Saku" in a Japanese knife stamp is the maker's signature - this knife was made and signed off by one person. A compact, honest, personal piece.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer