Vintage Misono (Nakata) Special Edition Gyuto 240mm Swedish Steel Timber Handle 2267

Experience a Rare Nakata-Commissioned Misono in Pure Swedish Steel

A collector-grade find from the golden era of Japanese Western-style cutlery. This Vintage Misono (Nakata) Special Edition Gyuto 240mm combines Misono's legendary Swedish steel - prized for its razor sharpness and edge retention - with a Nakata-commissioned special edition designation that makes it rarer than standard production runs. Founded in 1935 in Seki City, Misono pioneered the Western double-bevel Gyuto in Japan and this blade represents that lineage at its finest.

The Specs

• Steel: Swedish high-carbon steel (pure, low-impurity iron ore)
• Blade type: Gyuto (double bevel, right-handed)
• Blade length: 240mm
• Handle: Timber (Western-style)
• Brand: Misono x Nakata Special Edition
• Origin: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
• Condition: Pre-owned, vintage
• SKU: 2267

Heritage

Misono was founded in 1935 in Seki City - Japan's 800-year metalworking capital - with a specific mission: to master Western-style double-bevel kitchen knives for the evolving global culinary landscape. Their use of Swedish steel became their signature calling card. Swedish iron ore is celebrated for exceptionally low phosphorus and sulfur content, which yields three distinct performance advantages: a micro-fine edge that doesn't chip, a smooth whetstone response that makes resharpening effortless, and outstanding edge retention under high-volume professional prep. The Nakata special edition designation points to a commissioned production run for a specific distributor or culinary institution - making this blade rarer and more collectible than standard Misono production stock.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer