{"product_id":"toroku-gyuto-250mm-2290","title":"Vintage Toroku Sabun Saku Gyuto Knife 250mm Carbon Steel 2290","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Honest Japanese Steel - Toroku Sabun Saku Gyuto 250mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp \u003cstrong\u003e\"Toroku Sabun Saku\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - meaning \"Made by Toroku\" - identifies this as a personally crafted blade from a Japanese knife maker who took pride in putting their name on their work. A 250mm gyuto in carbon steel is a serious kitchen tool: versatile, edge-retaining, and built for cooks who know how to care for a knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Gyuto (Japanese chef's knife)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 250mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Toroku (personal maker's stamp)\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 \"Saku\" suffix in a Japanese knife stamp translates as \"made by\" - it is a craftsperson's signature, the equivalent of an artist signing a canvas. Toroku's carbon steel gyuto sits comfortably between the 240mm and 270mm lengths preferred by professionals, offering excellent tip control for detail work alongside enough heel clearance for full-knuckle chopping technique. Carbon steel at this profile develops a reactive patina that actually helps protect the blade and adds character to every use. This is a knife for the cook who prefers tools with a story.\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":55598145405219,"sku":"VTG-TOROKU-250-2290","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/E468BD33-703B-4B45-9117-7AAAA1FA72B2.jpg?v=1790651420","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/toroku-gyuto-250mm-2290","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}