{"product_id":"vintage-hand-forged-japanese-yosaku-high-carbon-steel-kitchen-knife-2278","title":"Vintage Yosaku Gyuto Knife 300mm High-Carbon Steel Kitchen Knife 2278","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Raw Power of Japan's Legendary Woodcutter's Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommanding, rugged, and razor-sharp - this Vintage Yosaku (与作) Gyuto 300mm is a workhorse designed for cooks who demand character and performance in equal measure. Named after the legendary Japanese mountain woodcutter whose survival depended entirely on his blade, Yosaku knives are built with a utility-first philosophy that prioritises durability, edge geometry, and old-world authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 300mm\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 2278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis item comes with the leather cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yosaku (与作) name is rooted in Japanese folklore - a hardworking mountain woodcutter whose very survival relied on his forged blade. True to this heritage, Yosaku cutlery bypasses modern machine stamping: each blade is hand-signed using the Tagane-bori technique, where the kanji characters are carved directly into the steel with a small hammer and chisel. The high-carbon hagane steel core delivers a toothy, aggressive edge that answers beautifully to whetstone maintenance. Decades of patina add a natural layer of protection against deep corrosion while giving this knife an unmistakable, one-of-a-kind aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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":55578906460451,"sku":"VTG-YOSAKU-GYUTO-300-2278","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/F0B4F057-6CA4-4AA8-8C20-31A1917BBEC2.jpg?v=1790247988","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-hand-forged-japanese-yosaku-high-carbon-steel-kitchen-knife-2278","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}