{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-gyuto-knife-200mm-1197","title":"Vintage Japanese Gyuto Knife 200mm 1197","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the timeless geometry of a vintage Japanese Gyuto - a fully forged, high carbon steel chef's knife built for precision work.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: High carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Fully forged, full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 330mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Unbranded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Second hand - vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto (literally \"beef sword\") is Japan's answer to the Western chef's knife - a curved, pointed blade designed for rocking cuts, slicing, and general-purpose prep. This unbranded vintage example is fully forged and full tang, indicating quality construction. High carbon steel at 58 HRC takes a keen edge and is easy to sharpen on whetstones. A solid everyday performer with genuine Japanese heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use - carbon steel will rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a ceramic rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on whetstones (1000\/3000 grit recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45072224190755,"sku":"CK-V8180","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/image_50917d70-ca77-4df4-a777-bc72d32342d2.jpg?v=1781745677","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-gyuto-knife-200mm-1197","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}