{"product_id":"vintage-misono-nakata-special-edition-gyuto-knife-knife-240mm-swedish-steel-timber-handle-2267","title":"Vintage Misono (Nakata) Special Edition Gyuto 240mm Swedish Steel Timber Handle 2267","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a Rare Nakata-Commissioned Misono in Pure Swedish Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish high-carbon steel (pure, low-impurity iron ore)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto (double bevel, right-handed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber (Western-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misono x Nakata Special Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2267\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMisono 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.\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 use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod\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":55573610201379,"sku":"VTG-MISONO-NAKATA-GYUTO-240-2267","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/60A990D6-13D8-4FAE-9F05-CB03B27414B3.jpg?v=1791861000","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-misono-nakata-special-edition-gyuto-knife-knife-240mm-swedish-steel-timber-handle-2267","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}