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Vintage Minamoto Kougetsu Carbon Steel Gyuto Knife 240mm 2305

Vintage Minamoto Kougetsu Carbon Steel Gyuto Knife 240mm 2305

$100.00 AUD
$100.00 AUD
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Experience a rare Japanese gyuto with culinary-school provenance

This vintage Minamoto Kougetsu 240mm gyuto is a one-of-a-kind Japanese chef's knife carrying saved details of a Hattori Gakuen commission. Its professional blade length, carbon steel construction and Western-style handle make it a distinctive working knife and collectible piece.

The Specs

  • Maker: Minamoto Kougetsu by Goko Hamono
  • Commission: Hattori Gakuen / Hattori Nutrition College
  • Knife type: Gyuto / chef's knife
  • Steel: Mono SK carbon steel
  • Blade construction: Single-layer mono-steel
  • Blade length: 240mm
  • Handle: Western-style black pakkawood
  • Origin: Japan
  • Condition: Vintage / second-hand, one-of-a-kind

Heritage and performance

The saved markings identify this knife with Minamoto Kougetsu and Hattori Gakuen, connecting it with Japanese professional culinary training. Its 240mm gyuto profile provides useful reach for slicing and chopping, while mono carbon steel can take a keen edge and responds well to whetstone sharpening.

Care & Maintenance

  • Hand wash only - never place in a dishwasher
  • Dry immediately after use to help prevent rust
  • Hone with a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod when required
  • Sharpen on suitable Japanese water stones
  • Store on a magnetic rack, in a sheath or in a knife roll
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