Vintage Japanese Funayuki Knife 150mm Carbon Steel 1337

Experience Traditional Versatility with a Vintage Japanese Funayuki

This vintage Japanese Funayuki combines a 150mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle and right-handed single-bevel geometry. Made in Japan, it offers a traditional all-purpose form for fish preparation and varied kitchen tasks, with the character of a pre-owned Japanese blade.

The Specs

• Knife type: Funayuki
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Blade length: 150mm
• Bevel: Single bevel, right-handed geometry
• Handle: Wood
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage / pre-owned

Funayuki Heritage

The original heritage notes describe Funayuki, literally boat-going, as the all-purpose knife Japanese fishermen carried aboard to prepare their catch. Positioned in those notes between the Deba and Gyuto, the form brings fish-preparation heritage to a versatile kitchen profile.

This 150mm example retains the recorded single bevel and traditional wood handle. Its carbon steel takes a keen edge and develops patina with use, rewarding attentive drying and regular sharpening. No unrecorded maker history, production date or additional dimensions are attributed to this vintage piece.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil to help prevent rust on the carbon steel blade
• Sharpen on a whetstone, preserving the right-handed single-bevel geometry
• Professional sharpening is recommended if unfamiliar with single-bevel knives
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll