{"product_id":"hisashige-saku-chefs-knife-180mm-2300","title":"Vintage Hisashige Saku Chef's Knife 180mm SK Steel 2300","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Personal Craft - Hisashige Saku Chef's Knife 180mm in SK Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp \u003cstrong\u003e\"Hisashige Saku\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: SK steel (Japanese high-carbon tool steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Chef's knife (Japanese Gyuto\/Western-influenced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Hisashige (personal maker's stamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage \/ second-hand - one-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage and Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSK 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55598738112803,"sku":"VTG-HISASHIGE-GY180-2300","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/71E122D0-50F6-4DD9-AA7A-83ED87CBAB48.jpg?v=1789852417","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/hisashige-saku-chefs-knife-180mm-2300","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}