Vintage Takeuchi Japanese Knife Set 2359

Experience a vintage Japanese school knife set

This Takeuchi-labelled set brings several kitchen tools together for varied preparation and careful maintenance.

The Specs

• Listed contents: gyuto 270mm, utility knife 120mm and honing steel 300mm
• Steel: title lists stainless T80; exact alloy is not independently confirmed
• Handle material and blade edge angles: not confirmed
• Origin recorded: Japan
• Condition: vintage; inspect the individual pieces for wear

Heritage & Use

The listed gyuto provides a long all-purpose blade, the yanagiba a slicing profile and the smaller utility knife a compact option for detailed prep. The honing steel rounds out the listed kit. The pasted research previously in this listing did not establish a maker history or prove the steel composition of these specific pieces, so those claims should be checked against the set itself.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash each knife; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use
• Use the honing steel only on blades whose geometry is suitable; do not hone the yanagiba without confirming its edge
• Sharpen on suitable water stones following each blade's existing bevel
• Store clean and dry with edges protected