Experience Compact Everyday Preparation with a Vintage Kadouma Gyuto
This pre-owned Kadouma Gyuto pairs a 160mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle. Its recorded double bevel and compact chef's knife format offer manoeuvrability for everyday meat, fish and vegetable preparation.
The Specs
Recorded brand: Kadouma
Knife type: Gyuto
Steel: Carbon steel; exact alloy not recorded
Recorded hardness: 58 HRC
Blade length: 160mm
Overall length: 290mm
Recorded blade thickness: 1.7mm
Bevel: Double bevel
Recorded construction: Fully forged, full tang
Handle: Wood
Recorded knife weight: Approximately 250g
Origin: Japan
Condition: Vintage, pre-owned
The Recorded Kadouma Brand Notes
The original notes identify Kadouma with Shimomura Kogyo (下村工業 / Shimomura Industrial Co., Ltd.) in Sanjō, Niigata Prefecture. They describe the logo as a stylised galloping horse within a square border and interpret the name as square horse or corner horse. These details are retained as recorded brand context, without assigning an unverified production date.
The notes mention the Kadouma 9000 series as an example from the wider range, but do not establish that this individual knife belongs to that series. No model-specific steel or performance claims are imported. The recorded Kadouma identity replaces the conflicting unbranded wording.
The Gyuto, commonly translated as beef sword, is Japan's counterpart to the Western chef's knife. At 160mm, this example provides a shorter, manageable format for varied board preparation. Carbon steel can take a keen edge and rewards careful drying and whetstone maintenance, without a blanket superiority claim over stainless steel.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only, never in the dishwasher
Dry immediately after washing to help prevent rust
Do not soak the wood handle
Apply a light coat of food-safe camellia oil after drying, particularly before storage
Hone carefully as needed, preserving the existing double-bevel geometry
Sharpen on a whetstone when needed
Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife block to protect the edge
Age restriction: The purchase of knives is restricted to persons aged 18 years and over in accordance with applicable Australian state and territory laws, including the Queensland Weapons Act 1990 and South Australian Summary Offences Act 1953. By purchasing a knife through this store, you confirm you are aged 18 or over.
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