Vintage Hisashige Saku Gyuto Knife 270mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2235

Experience the Reach of a Vintage Hisashige Saku Gyuto - Tokyo Hamono at Its Finest

Inscribed with 「久重作」 (Hisashige Saku) - "Made by Hisashige" - and marked 登録 (Registered), this 270mm gyuto is a genuine product of Japan's historic cutlery guilds, most likely Tokyo Hamono or the classic workshops of Seki, Gifu. Hisashige is a traditional brand built on the same philosophy as Minamoto Sukehisa: invest everything into steel quality and edge performance, nothing into marketing.

• Steel: High-carbon steel (monosteel forge, reactive, develops natural patina)
• Blade length: 270mm
• Blade style: Gyuto (all-purpose Japanese chef's knife)
• Handle: Western-style full-tang wood, three heavy-duty rivets
• Origin: Japan (Tokyo Hamono / Seki tradition)
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind
• SKU: VTG-HISASHIGE-GYUTO-270-2235

The gyuto (牛刀) is the Japanese answer to the Western chef's knife - and at 270mm, this example offers the reach that professional cooks prize for breaking down large cuts of meat, slicing roasts, and long vegetable prep runs. The gently curved belly and sweeping profile allow both rocking and push-cutting techniques. The cleanly ground blade surface and three-rivet western handle speak to a knife built for daily professional use, not display - and the high-carbon steel rewards sharpening with an edge that will outperform most modern stainless blades.

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a fine whetstone or honing rod
• Sharpen on a Japanese water stone (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll