{"product_id":"vintage-masaaki-masateru-sashimi-set-2x-carbon-steel-magnolia-wood-handle-2254","title":"Vintage Masaaki \/ Masateru Sashimi Set 2x Carbon Steel Magnolia Wood Handle 2254","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 2x sashimi knives (single-bevel, right-handed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia wood (wa-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Kanji \"特製 正晃\" (Tokusei Masaaki, \"special make - Masaaki\") on each blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 2254\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone on the flat (ura) side only - single-bevel geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55515395522851,"sku":"VTG-MASAAKI-SASHIMI-SET-2X-2254","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/314B4D15-4F18-4183-96FA-6C436DA10C54.jpg?v=1789169486","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-masaaki-masateru-sashimi-set-2x-carbon-steel-magnolia-wood-handle-2254","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}