{"product_id":"vintage-sakai-hidemnitsu-saku-shitan-rosewood-handle-s-2351","title":"Vintage Sakai Hidemnitsu Saku Japanese Knife 2351","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the individual character of a vintage Japanese knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sakai Hidemnitsu Saku-labelled knife is recorded with a shitan, or rosewood, handle. Its blade profile and measurements still require confirmation before specific cutting tasks can be described accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded inscription or maker reading: Sakai Hidemnitsu Saku; confirmation against the individual blade is pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle listed: shitan (rosewood); material requires confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade type and length: not reliably recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel, bevel, edge angle and handedness: not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin recorded: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage; individual wear has not been documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Hidemnitsu Saku name is retained from this knife's recorded identification, not attributed to a verified workshop or smith. Traditional Japanese kitchen knives use different blade profiles for different preparation tasks. This piece's best uses can be described once its blade shape and measurements have been checked. No production era, steel grade or forging method is assumed from the name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; never use a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone only where appropriate after confirming the blade's edge geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on suitable water stones following the existing bevel, or consult a specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore clean and dry with the edge protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55674002571555,"sku":"VTG-SAKAI-HIDEMNITSU-2351","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/E33B39DE-E312-45EF-80D2-FBC74FFB276D.jpg?v=1791433635","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-sakai-hidemnitsu-saku-shitan-rosewood-handle-s-2351","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}