Premium Vintage Japanese Carving Knife 250mm Carbon Steel

A Rare Japanese Carbon Steel Carving Knife - Restored with Tasmanian Myrtle

A fully forged Japanese carbon steel carving knife, professionally restored by GT Edgeworks (SA) with a custom Tasmanian Myrtle timber handle and triple brass tube pins.

The Specs

• Blade Length: 250mm
• Overall Length: 370mm
• Blade Thickness: 1.7mm
• Steel: Japanese Carbon Steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Style: Fully Forged, Full Tang, Triple Brass Tube Pins
• Handle: Tasmanian Myrtle with brass tube pins
• Weight: Approx. 0.2kg
• Origin: Made in Japan, Restored in Australia

The Japanese Carving Knife

Japanese carbon steel carving knives from the mid-20th century represent a high point in functional blade craft - thin, precisely ground, and built for the kind of controlled, deliberate slicing that Western blades rarely achieve. Japanese carbon steel at this hardness takes an exceptionally fine edge and rewards careful maintenance with performance that modern stainless steel simply cannot match. This blade has been treated for rust, cleaned, and professionally sharpened. The handle features a rare-grain Tasmanian Myrtle timber - the grain lines reflect the age and growth stages of the tree, making each piece truly one of a kind. Finished with Constantia Organic finishes, produced in Port Lincoln, SA. Fitted and shaped by Josh at GT Edgeworks, who specialises in reviving vintage knives to heirloom quality.

Part of the Chef & a Knife Premium Vintage collection - a collaboration between Chef & a Knife and GT Edgeworks.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust on carbon steel
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil periodically to protect the blade
• No honing steel required - take to a professional sharpener when needed
• Store flat or on a magnetic rack away from moisture