Vintage Japanese Sakai Kikutora Gyuto Knife 230mm 1158

Experience Versatile Kitchen Preparation with a Vintage Sakai Kikutora Gyuto

This vintage Japanese Sakai Kikutora Gyuto pairs a 230mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle and double-bevel edge. Its long, thin profile offers reach for slicing and fine tip work, bringing vintage Japanese character to everyday chef's knife tasks.

The Specs

• Brand / line: Kikutora (菊虎)
• Knife type: Gyuto / chef's knife
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 230mm
• Overall length: 360mm
• Spine thickness: 1.7mm
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Construction: Recorded as fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood
• Knife weight: Approximately 250g
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Vintage, good overall condition

Kikutora Name and Sakai Heritage

The existing maker notes identify the brand or line as Kikutora (菊虎) and its location as Sakai (堺), Osaka, Japan, a centre of traditional Japanese cutlery. The two small kanji 登録 (Tōroku) translate as Registered or Registered Trademark. This inscription is retained as part of the knife's recorded identity, without treating the registration wording alone as proof of authenticity.

The Gyuto is a versatile Japanese chef's knife suited to varied kitchen preparation. This example's 230mm blade and recorded 1.7mm spine provide a long, thin profile for slicing and detailed tip work. Its carbon steel will develop patina with age, and the edge can be restored on Japanese water stones.

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
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
• Store securely with the edge protected