{"product_id":"vintage-hand-forged-japanese-yosaku-gyuto-knife-230mm-chigh-carbon-steel-kitchen-knife-2279","title":"Vintage Yosaku Gyuto Knife 230mm High-Carbon Steel Kitchen Knife 2279","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Folklore-Forged Japanese Precision at 230mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgile, characterful, and built to last generations - this Vintage Yosaku (与作) Gyuto 230mm is the versatile everyday size of the legendary Yosaku range. Named after the iconic Japanese mountain woodcutter whose survival depended on the reliability of his forged blade, this knife brings heritage craftsmanship and high-carbon edge performance into a kitchen-friendly 230mm format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese high-carbon hagane steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto (double bevel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Japanese wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-chiseled kanji (与作) using Tagane-bori technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (Tosa region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned with beautiful historic patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2279\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 230mm Gyuto is the Yosaku sweet spot - long enough for breaking down proteins and large vegetables, short enough for nimble everyday prep. Like all Yosaku blades, this knife is hand-signed using the traditional Tagane-bori technique: the 与作 kanji carved directly into the steel with hammer and chisel, showcasing the individual artisan's touch. The high-carbon hagane core responds beautifully to whetstone sharpening, delivering an aggressive, toothy edge that outperforms modern stainless. Decades of natural patina provide both character and a protective barrier against deep corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent active rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a whetstone\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":55578913603875,"sku":"VTG-YOSAKU-GYUTO-230-2279","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/D08423C0-0266-4BD6-B9D5-F7DF18FE1D8F.jpg?v=1790493157","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-hand-forged-japanese-yosaku-gyuto-knife-230mm-chigh-carbon-steel-kitchen-knife-2279","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}