{"product_id":"minamoto-masakane-chefs-knife-300mm-2299","title":"Vintage Minamoto Masakane Chef's Knife 300mm Carbon Steel 2299","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Long Game - Minamoto Masakane Chef's Knife 300mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 300mm, this is a knife for serious kitchen work. \u003cstrong\u003eMinamoto Masakane\u003c\/strong\u003e - a name invoking the highest lineage in Japanese blade-making tradition - built this extra-long carbon steel chef's knife for professional use where reach and leverage matter. It is one of the longest standard chef's knife formats produced in Japan, and it commands attention on any board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Japanese chef's knife (Gyuto\/Western influence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 300mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Minamoto Masakane\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\u003eThe 300mm chef's knife is the preserve of professional kitchens and confident home cooks - at this length, the knife excels at breaking down large proteins, slicing full loins, and working through oversized vegetables where a shorter blade requires multiple passes. Minamoto Masakane's carbon steel at this length is particularly impressive: maintaining consistent hardness and grind geometry across 300mm of blade requires precise heat treatment and skilled grinding. The \"Minamoto\" prefix is a traditional claim of the highest lineage in Japanese craftsmanship. A 300mm carbon steel chef's knife from this maker is not a shelf piece - it is a working tool that happens to be extraordinary.\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":55598724874531,"sku":"VTG-MASAKANE-GY300-2299","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/F094239F-4F79-4D62-B856-8296BF0CC8EE.jpg?v=1790248761","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/minamoto-masakane-chefs-knife-300mm-2299","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}