Vintage Japanese Nihonbashi Kiya Gyuto Knife 170mm Carbon Steel Made in Japan 1441

Experience Compact Precision with a Vintage Nihonbashi Kiya Gyuto

This vintage Japanese Nihonbashi Kiya Gyuto combines a nimble 170mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle and double-bevel edge. Made in Japan, its compact chef's knife format offers controlled handling for everyday preparation and fine knife work, with the character of a pre-owned Japanese blade.

The Specs

• Recorded brand / maker: Nihonbashi Kiya (日本橋 木屋)
• Recorded markings: 木屋 (Kiya), 日本橋 (Nihonbashi)
• Knife type: Gyuto / chef's knife
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Blade length: 170mm
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Handle: Wood
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage / pre-owned

Nihonbashi Kiya Heritage

The existing brand history records Kiya as founded in 1792 in Tokyo, formerly Edo, and describes it as a longstanding traditional cutlery brand known for kitchen knives, shears and traditional tools. The recorded 木屋 and 日本橋 markings preserve this knife's Nihonbashi Kiya identity. The brand's founding date is background, not a production date for this particular vintage piece.

The Gyuto is a versatile Japanese chef's knife suited to preparing proteins, slicing vegetables and fine-dicing aromatics. This compact 170mm example offers manoeuvrable handling for cooks who prefer a shorter blade. Its carbon steel takes a keen edge and develops patina with use, rewarding careful drying and regular sharpening.

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
• Hone carefully as needed and sharpen on a whetstone, preserving the double bevel
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll