{"product_id":"vintage-sakai-toshimitsu-saku-sashimi-set-carbon-steel-2348","title":"Vintage Sakai Toshimitsu Saku Three-Knife Set 2348","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience specialised Japanese preparation with a vintage three-knife set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sakai Toshimitsu Saku-labelled set brings together yanagiba, deba and usuba knife patterns for slicing, fish preparation and vegetable work, with a box to keep the collection together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed contents: yanagiba 200mm, deba 150mm and usuba 160mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel listed: carbon steel; exact grade and blade construction not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscription previously transcribed as Sakai Toshimitsu Saku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: box listed as original; originality requires confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin recorded: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle materials and edge angles: not confirmed for the individual knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Toshimitsu Saku name is retained from the recorded blade inscription. Each knife brings a distinct role to the kitchen: the yanagiba profile suits drawing slices, the deba is associated with fish preparation, and the usuba with precise vegetable work. Together, these traditional Japanese patterns offer a collectible set for cooks who enjoy choosing a specialised blade for each task. No specific smith, manufacturing date or forging method has been verified for this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash each knife individually; never use a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to help prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use a honing rod until each knife's bevel is confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on suitable water stones following each blade's existing geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore clean and dry with edges protected in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55673938706723,"sku":"VTG-SAKAI-TOSHIMITSU-SET-2348","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/12A0F4B8-4726-4333-8424-ED8170909F5A.jpg?v=1791420765","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-sakai-toshimitsu-saku-sashimi-set-carbon-steel-2348","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}