Vintage Ace Baking Gyuto Knife 270mm Carbon Steel Original Box 2138

Experience a vintage Ace Baking Gyuto - a 270mm carbon steel chef's knife built for serious kitchen work, crafted in Japan and presented in its original box.

The Specs

• Brand: Ace Baking
• Condition: Second hand
• Steel: Carbon Steel
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Blade length: 270mm
• Handle: Magnolia Wood
• Construction: Fully forged
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Includes: Original box

The Ace Baking Story

Ace Baking is a vintage Japanese cutlery brand that produced professional-grade knives for the foodservice industry. The Gyuto - Japan's answer to the Western chef's knife - is the most versatile blade in any kitchen, handling meat, fish, and vegetables with equal confidence. At 270mm, this example sits in the sweet spot for professional use: long enough for efficient slicing and rocking cuts, yet balanced enough for precision work. Carbon steel rewards the cook who looks after it - it takes a keener edge than stainless and develops a natural patina over time. Presented in its original box, this is a rare piece of Japanese culinary history in excellent second-hand condition.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or leather strop
• Sharpen on a whetstone to maintain the edge
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing long term
• Store in a knife block or on a magnetic strip