{"product_id":"minamoto-kougetsu-gyuto-240mm","title":"Vintage Minamoto Kougetsu Carbon Steel Gyuto Knife 240mm 2305","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a rare Japanese gyuto with culinary-school provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minamoto Kougetsu by Goko Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hattori Gakuen \/ Hattori Nutrition College\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto \/ chef's knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono SK carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-layer mono-steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western-style black pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage \/ second-hand, one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeritage and performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never place in a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to help prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone with a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod when required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on suitable Japanese water stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack, in a sheath or in a knife roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55625126543651,"sku":"VTG-MINAMOTO-KOUGETSU-GYUTO-240-2305","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/BCF6D46E-4C34-4A5E-AB15-7946A981F042.jpg?v=1790645032","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/minamoto-kougetsu-gyuto-240mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}