{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-project-knife-set-3x-carbon-steel-made-in-japan-1625","title":"Vintage Japanese Project Knife Set 3x Carbon Steel Made in Japan 1625","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Three Handmade Japanese Carbon Steel Blades - Ready for Your Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage Japanese Project Knife Set brings together three unfinished handmade Japanese carbon steel blades - a Utility knife (150mm), Ko Deba (120mm), and Nakiri (170mm) - each fully forged and full tang, with no handle fitted. A rare opportunity for the knife enthusiast or craftsperson to finish these blades to their own specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: 1x Utility knife (150mm), 1x Ko Deba (120mm), 1x Nakiri (170mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon steel - hand forged, full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: None - project blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used - pre-owned, unhandled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Project Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese three blades represent the core of a Japanese kitchen knife collection - a utility knife for everyday tasks, a Ko Deba for fish and poultry, and a Nakiri for vegetables. Each is fully forged from carbon steel at 58 HRC, delivering the edge retention and sharpenability that Japanese blades are renowned for. Supplied without handles, these are ideal for the knife maker or enthusiast who wants to fit their own handle material. Carbon steel develops a natural patina with use. One-of-a-kind and not available anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blades if storing long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone - carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and desirable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52207855173923,"sku":"CK#set3431","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/4E405E79-80C1-4B15-B260-B394A87835D8.jpg?v=1782813303","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-project-knife-set-3x-carbon-steel-made-in-japan-1625","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}