Vintage Sakai Zenji Sashimi Knife Set 3x Carbon Steel 2297

Experience the Complete Sashimi Kit - Sakai Zenji 3-Piece Carbon Steel Set

A matched set of three carbon steel sashimi knives from Sakai Zenji - one of Sakai city's respected cutlery names. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive collection of Japanese sashimi blades from a single maker, in the carbon steel that serious Japanese fish cookery demands.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Style: Sashimi knife set (3 pieces)
• Origin: Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
• Maker: Sakai Zenji
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind set

Heritage and Character

Sakai - a city in Osaka Prefecture - has been Japan's premier knife-making centre for over 600 years, responsible for the majority of professional Japanese kitchen knives used in high-end restaurants worldwide. Sakai Zenji operated within this tradition, producing single-bevel carbon steel blades built for the precision demands of Japanese fish preparation. A matched set of three sashimi knives from a single Sakai maker is genuinely uncommon - most vintage sets get broken up over time. Carbon steel in sashimi blades allows the ultra-thin, asymmetric grind that makes clean, pressure-free cuts through delicate fish flesh. A collector's set that can still be put to work.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Single-bevel blades require specialist sharpening - use Japanese water stones on the flat face only
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer