{"product_id":"vintage-sumidagawa-gyuto-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-wood-handle-2276","title":"Vintage Sumidagawa Gyuto Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2276","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Spirit of Tokyo's Historic Blade Trade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine piece of mid-century Japanese culinary history, this Vintage Sumidagawa (すみ川) Gyuto 200mm carries the soul of Tokyo's famous Asakusa and Kappabashi trade districts - where professional-grade cutlery was forged and distributed along the banks of the iconic Sumida River. Compact enough for home kitchens, sharp enough for trade use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese high-carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto (double bevel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokyo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, never used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2276\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sumidagawa (斅田川) brand is named for the Sumida River - the historic waterway flowing through the heart of Tokyo. In the mid-to-late 20th century, wholesale cutlery guilds based in Asakusa and Kappabashi commissioned regional bladesmiths to produce high-carbon steel utility knives under culturally symbolic local names. These knives were built as honest, professional-grade tools: reliable, easy to maintain, and capable of holding a sharp edge through demanding daily kitchen prep. The natural wood handle keeps the balance neutral for versatile chopping, slicing, and dicing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a whetstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (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":55578870513955,"sku":"VTG-SUMIDAGAWA-GYUTO-200-2276","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/D4404DCD-BD34-40BC-A5B9-6F1B41DA70BF.jpg?v=1790643934","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-sumidagawa-gyuto-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-wood-handle-2276","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}