Vintage Japanese Knife Set 2-Piece Carbon Steel Made in Japan 1528

Experience Quiet Precision with Two Vintage Japanese Knives

This vintage Japanese knife set pairs a 170mm blade for slicing and general preparation with a compact 120mm utility knife for detailed work. Both are recorded as carbon steel with wood handles and Japanese manufacture, offering complementary sizes for the cook or collector.

The Specs

• Set: 2 knives
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Recorded hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade lengths: 170mm large knife / 120mm small knife
• Overall lengths: 300mm large knife / 250mm small knife
• Blade thickness: 1.5mm each
• Bevel: Double bevel on the large knife / single bevel on the small knife
• Recorded construction: Fully forged, full tang
• Handles: Wood
• Recorded set weight: Approximately 100g
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage / pre-owned; described in the original notes as beautifully preserved

Two Knives, Complementary Roles

The longer knife offers a practical format for general preparation, while the shorter utility blade suits smaller tasks and controlled detail cuts. Their different edge geometries are important: the 170mm blade is recorded as double bevel, while the 120mm knife is single bevel. Handedness for the smaller blade is not recorded.

Carbon steel takes a keen edge, responds to whetstone sharpening and develops natural patina with use. The wood handles and recorded forged construction retain this set's traditional kitchen character. No maker or production date is recorded, so neither a specific workshop story nor decades of use is claimed.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to help prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of food-safe camellia or mineral oil periodically
• Sharpen the 170mm knife on a whetstone, preserving its double bevel
• Maintain the 120mm knife using an appropriate single-bevel technique; use a specialist sharpener if unsure
• Do not convert the smaller knife's single bevel into a double bevel
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll, avoiding loose drawers