{"product_id":"munemasa-azuma-chefs-knife-240mm-2288","title":"Vintage Munemasa \"Azuma\" Chef's Knife 240mm SK Carbon Steel 2288","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Edge of \"Azuma\" - Eastern Precision by Munemasa\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003e\"Azuma\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - meaning \"East\" in Japanese - signals the directional philosophy behind this knife: eastern Japanese blade geometry, forged in the tradition of Sakai's finest cutlery houses. This vintage Munemasa chef's knife is a working piece of Japanese culinary history, ready to serve again in a discerning kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: SK carbon steel (high-carbon tool steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Japanese chef's knife (Gyuto\/Western-influenced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Munemasa Cutlery\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\u003eSK steel - also known as Japanese tool steel - was the standard for professional Japanese kitchen knives before stainless became dominant. It takes a keen edge, responds beautifully to water stones, and develops a patina over time that many cooks prize. The \"Azuma\" designation on a Munemasa blade marks it as a quality-tier release, distinguishing it from standard production runs. A 240mm chef's knife is the workhorse length of professional kitchens - long enough for breaking down large proteins, nimble enough for precision prep work. This knife carries decades of character and is ready for decades more.\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":55598135279907,"sku":"VTG-MUNEMASA-240-2288","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/A041F0AF-7B9F-41AD-984D-6AB6F0428637.jpg?v=1790651473","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/munemasa-azuma-chefs-knife-240mm-2288","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}