{"product_id":"vintage-sakai-ryujin-knife-set-2231","title":"Vintage Sakai Ryujin Knife Set Carbon Steel Wood Handle Buffalo Horn 2231","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a Complete Vintage Sakai Ryujin Collection - Dragon God Blades from Japan's Knife Capital\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rare vintage set bears the mark of Sakai Ryujin (堺竜神) - \"Dragon God\" - a brand forged in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, the historic heart of Japanese professional cutlery for over 600 years. Each blade carries the maker's formal red or black seal stamp, a mark of authenticity reserved for knives hand-forged within the Sakai region. A complete working set, ready for the professional kitchen or the serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-carbon steel throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku 170mm, Deba 160mm, Yanagiba 200mm, combination sharpening stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnolia wood (traditional Japanese wa-handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage \/ second-hand - one-of-a-kind set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e VTG-SAKAI-RYUJIN-SET-2231\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSakai Ryujin blades are prized by professional chefs and home cooks alike for their exceptional balance, traditional craftsmanship, and long-lasting edge retention. This set covers the three core disciplines of the Japanese kitchen - the all-purpose santoku, the fish-butchering deba, and the sashimi-slicing yanagiba - plus a sharpening stone to keep every edge performing at its peak. Acquiring all four pieces together in original packaging is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust on all carbon steel blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on the included combination stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a Japanese water stone (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":55485822992675,"sku":"VTG-SAKAI-RYUJIN-SET-2231","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/54F359D5-DC75-4AEC-8B4B-411950DDE069.jpg?v=1788222882","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-sakai-ryujin-knife-set-2231","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}