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Vintage Japanese Knife Set 4x Carbon Steel Japan 2010

Vintage Japanese Knife Set 4x Carbon Steel Japan 2010

$190.00 AUD
$190.00 AUD
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Experience four vintage Japanese carbon steel blades in one set

This pre-owned four-piece set brings together recorded blade lengths from 100mm to 200mm, each with a wood handle. The varied sizes offer a selection for controlled preparation, with individual knife types still requiring confirmation.

The Specs

  • Set: four knives
  • Blade lengths recorded: 200mm / 160mm / 100mm / 100mm
  • Overall lengths recorded: 360mm / 280mm / 210mm / 210mm
  • Weights recorded, in the same order: approximately 185g / 196g / 49g / 76g
  • Steel recorded: carbon steel; exact grades not specified
  • Handles: wood; species not specified
  • Construction previously listed: fully forged, full tang; not independently verified for each knife
  • Bevel previously listed: double bevel; individual geometry and edge angles require confirmation
  • Individual makers and knife types: not reliably identified
  • Origin recorded: Japan
  • Condition: vintage, pre-owned
  • Blade thickness and hardness: require verification; earlier blanket 0.2mm and 58 HRC figures are not treated as confirmed

Heritage & Use

No individual maker attribution or production date has been established for these four knives. Their recorded sizes provide a mix of longer and compact blades, but specific preparation roles should follow confirmation of each blade's profile and condition. Earlier claims that every knife had been inspected and was ready to use are not supported by documented assessments. Carbon steel can develop a natural patina with use and requires attentive drying to help prevent rust.

Care & Maintenance

  • Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
  • Dry immediately after use and avoid soaking the wood handles
  • Hone only where appropriate for each blade's confirmed edge geometry
  • Sharpen on suitable water stones, preserving each knife's existing bevel, or consult a specialist
  • Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
  • Remove active rust rather than treating it as patina
  • Store clean and dry with every edge protected
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