Vintage Masaaki / Masateru Sashimi Set 2x Carbon Steel Magnolia Wood Handle 2254

Experience a rare signed Sakai sashimi set - two vintage Masaaki carbon steel blades bearing the "Tokusei Masaaki" mark, offered together as a matched Japanese sashimi knife pair.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Set contents: 2x sashimi knives (single-bevel, right-handed)
• Handle: Magnolia wood (wa-style)
• Origin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
• Condition: Pre-owned
• Signature: Kanji "特製 正晃" (Tokusei Masaaki, "special make - Masaaki") on each blade
• SKU: 2254

Two blades, one signature, one provenance. Each knife in this set carries the kanji "特製 正晃" (Tokusei Masaaki) - a mark used by Sakai smiths to designate their finest work, made with extra care and refined geometry beyond standard production. Sashimi knives are single-bevel blades purpose-built for the long drawing cuts that produce clean, translucent slices of raw fish without tearing the flesh. Carbon steel delivers the razor-sharp edge this technique demands, and develops a natural patina with use. The magnolia wood wa-handles keep the balance light and the feel traditional. A matched pair of signed Sakai sashimi knives in pre-owned condition is a genuinely rare find - a collector's piece and a working kitchen asset in one.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone on the flat (ura) side only - single-bevel geometry
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer