Vintage Sakai Ryujin Gyuto Knife 180mm Carbon Steel 2154

Experience the Three-Virtue Blade from One of Sakai's Finest

This vintage Sakai Ryujin Santoku 170mm is a single-bevel, fully forged carbon steel knife that has never been used. The santoku - meaning "three virtues" - handles meat, fish, and vegetables with equal authority, and this one has been waiting in its original box for the kitchen that will finally put it to work.

The Specs

• Brand: Sakai Ryujin
• Steel: Carbon Steel
• Blade length: 170mm
• Bevel: Single bevel
• Handle: Magnolia Wood
• Construction: Fully forged
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Second hand - never used
• Original box: Included

The Santoku

Sakai Ryujin is a respected name from Japan's blade capital, producing knives for professional kitchens where edge retention and precision are non-negotiable. The santoku is Japan's most versatile all-purpose knife - shorter and flatter than a gyuto, with a sheepsfoot tip that keeps the edge in full contact with the board through every stroke. At 170mm it is the ideal size for home and professional use alike: long enough to handle most tasks in a single pass, compact enough to stay precise and controlled. Single-bevel geometry is unusual for a santoku and marks this as a professional-grade blade - ground to one side only for a level of edge precision that double-bevel knives cannot match. Carbon steel sharpens to a finer edge than stainless and develops a patina with use. The magnolia wood handle is lightweight and traditional. Never used, original box included.

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 on a whetstone only - no honing rod for single-bevel blades
• Sharpen on a whetstone; professional sharpening recommended for single-bevel geometry
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer