{"product_id":"vintage-sakai-kikumori-gyuto-sujihiki-300mm","title":"Vintage Sakai Kikumori Sujihiki Knife 300mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2238","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience a rare, never-used piece of Sakai's professional knife-making legacy - complete with original box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: High-carbon steel (monosteel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 300mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Western-style wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sakai City, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New old stock (never used), original box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 2238\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSakai Kikumori was established in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono in Sakai City - Japan's historic capital of cutlery and home to over 90% of the country's professional knife production. Operating as a specialist wholesaler, Kikumori collaborates with Sakai's master blacksmiths and sharpeners to produce high-performance blades for both professional chefs and serious home cooks. This 300mm gyuto\/sujihiki is a dual-purpose workhorse: long enough for slicing proteins and fish, with the flat profile of a gyuto for general prep. The western-style handle makes it immediately familiar to European-trained cooks, while the Sakai carbon steel core delivers the edge retention and sharpness that Japanese blades are renowned for. Never used and still in its original box, this is a genuine collector's opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash individually - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a fine whetstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a Japanese water stone (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in original box or on a magnetic rack - never loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55496306360611,"sku":"VTG-SAKAI-KIKUMORI-GYUTO-SUJIHIKI-300MM-2238","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/D9C7E3CB-C2FC-4B75-A682-92D262FC7E34.jpg?v=1787471788","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-sakai-kikumori-gyuto-sujihiki-300mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}