Vintage Hisashige Saku Chef's Knife 210mm SK Steel 2301

Experience Personal Craft - Hisashige Saku Chef's Knife 210mm in SK Steel

The stamp "Hisashige Saku" - meaning "Made by Hisashige" - marks this as a personally crafted blade. At 210mm in SK carbon tool steel, this is the sweet spot length for a Japanese chef's knife: long enough for most professional tasks, short enough for confident control and all-day use.

The Specs

• Steel: SK steel (Japanese high-carbon tool steel)
• Style: Chef's knife (Japanese Gyuto/Western-influenced)
• Blade length: 210mm
• Origin: Japan
• Maker: Hisashige (personal maker's stamp)
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

The 210mm chef's knife is the most versatile length in the professional Japanese knife spectrum - not as demanding as a 240mm or 270mm, but with enough blade to handle large onions, whole fish, and most proteins in one clean pass. SK steel at this length means a blade that sharpens quickly on water stones and holds its edge well through a professional service. Hisashige's personal stamp means one maker was responsible for this knife from start to finish. Paired with the 180mm sibling (2300), this is the second piece of a natural working set from the same maker's hands.

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