Vintage Sakai Kiyochika Gyuto Knife 300mm Carbon Steel 2148

Experience the Weight of a Knife That Was Never Meant to Sit Still

This vintage Sakai Kiyochika Gyuto 300mm is a fully forged carbon steel chef's knife that has never been used - found in its original box, waiting for the kitchen it deserves. At 300mm, this is a serious blade for serious cooks.

The Specs

• Brand: Sakai Kiyochika
• Steel: Carbon Steel
• Blade length: 300mm
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Handle: Timber
• Construction: Fully forged
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Second hand - never used
• Original box: Included

The Gyuto

Sakai is Japan's knife-making capital, and Kiyochika is one of its respected names - producing blades for professional kitchens where performance is non-negotiable. The gyuto is Japan's answer to the Western chef's knife: longer, thinner, and ground to a more acute angle. At 300mm, this blade handles whole fish, large proteins, and long vegetable cuts with a single fluid stroke. Carbon steel sharpens to a keener edge than stainless and develops a natural patina over time - a mark of use and ownership that stainless can never replicate. Double bevel geometry makes this accessible to any skilled cook, right or left handed. The timber handle is classic and replaceable. This knife has never been used - it is, in every sense, new old stock.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing long-term
• Hone regularly on a ceramic or leather strop
• Sharpen on a whetstone; 1000-3000 grit for maintenance, 6000+ for finishing
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer