Vintage Japanese Masaru Doi Sujihiki Knife 220mm 366

Experience Japanese Culinary Heritage with a Vintage Masaru Doi Sujihiki Knife

This vintage Japanese Masaru Doi Sujihiki knife combines a 220mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle. Made in Japan and recorded in the existing specifications as having right-handed single-bevel geometry, it offers a distinctive piece of kitchen history for collectors and cooks who appreciate vintage Japanese knives.

The Specs

• Brand name: 土井勝 (Masaru Doi)
• Knife type: Sujihiki
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 220mm
• Overall length: 350mm
• Spine thickness: 2.4mm
• Bevel: Single bevel, right-handed, as recorded in the existing listing
• Construction: Fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood, with some rust noted inside the handle
• Weight: Approximately 250g
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Vintage - blade in great condition

Masaru Doi Brand Heritage and Vintage Condition

The brand name 土井勝 (Masaru Doi) refers to one of Japan's pioneering culinary figures and television chefs. The original listing credits him with popularising the concept of "Ofukuro no Aji", or mother's home cooking, across postwar Japan. This culinary connection gives the knife its distinctive brand story, without identifying Masaru Doi as the bladesmith.

The blade is described as being in great condition, and its edge can be restored on Japanese water stones. Some rust is noted inside the wood handle. The knife is priced accordingly, with this condition information retained for an informed purchase.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only and dry immediately
• Wipe the reactive carbon steel blade dry after every use to help prevent rust
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones, preserving the existing bevel geometry
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage