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Vintage Sakai Toshimitsu Saku Yanagiba Knife 200mm (bended) Carbon Steel 2347

Vintage Sakai Toshimitsu Saku Yanagiba Knife 200mm (bended) Carbon Steel 2347

$60.00 AUD
$60.00 AUD
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The engraving chiseled into this knife blade reads 堺 敏光 作 (Sakai Toshimitsu Saku). 
Breakdown of the Engraving:
  • 堺 (Sakai): Refers to Sakai City in Osaka, Japan. Sakai is highly regarded as the historic capital of traditional Japanese hand-forged kitchen cutlery, producing blades that equip the vast majority of Japan's professional chefs.
  • 敏光 (Toshimitsu): The registered maker name or atelier responsible for producing the knife.
  • 作 (Saku): Means "Made by" or "Crafted by". 
Blade Style and Material
This blade is a traditional Yanagiba (柳刃包丁), often referred to as a willow leaf blade due to its long, slender, and elegant profile. 
  • Primary Purpose: It is a single-bevel knife designed strictly for slicing raw fish, making clean cuts for sushi and sashimi in a single, smooth pull-stroke to preserve the cell structure and flavor of the meat.
  • Steel Type: Based on the frosted kasumi boundary line dividing the soft iron backing from the shiny, mirror-polished cutting edge, this knife is forge-welded using traditional Japanese carbon steel (typically Shirogami White Steel or Aogami Blue Steel)

Care & Maintenance

  • Hand wash only - never place in a dishwasher
  • Dry immediately after use to help prevent rust
  • Hone with a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod when required
  • Sharpen on suitable Japanese water stones
  • Store on a magnetic rack, in a sheath or in a knife roll
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Age restriction: The purchase of knives is restricted to persons aged 18 years and over in accordance with applicable Australian state and territory laws, including the Queensland Weapons Act 1990 and South Australian Summary Offences Act 1953. By purchasing a knife through this store, you confirm you are aged 18 or over.