Vintage Touroku Minamoto Sukehisa Gyuto 240mm Carbon Steel Timber Handle 2269

Experience a Legendary Chapter in Tokyo Hamono Knife Heritage

Few vintage Japanese knives carry the historical weight of a Touroku Minamoto Sukehisa (登録 源助久). This 240mm Gyuto represents the golden era of mid-to-late 20th century Tokyo cutlery - a blade stamped with samurai clan prestige, registered under Japan's official trademark system, and finished by the skilled hands of the Sukehisa workshop. A serious collector's piece with genuine provenance.

The Specs

• Steel: Japanese high-carbon steel
• Blade type: Gyuto (double bevel, right-handed)
• Blade length: 240mm
• Handle: Timber (Western-style, full tang)
• Brand: Touroku Minamoto Sukehisa (登録 源助久)
• Origin: Tokyo, Japan
• Condition: Pre-owned, never used
• SKU: 2269

Heritage

The name decodes into three layers of significance. 登録 (Touroku) means "Registered Trademark" - a formal designation under Japan's Meiji-era trademark system, confirming this is an officially registered blade, not a copy. 源 (Minamoto) is one of Japan's most prestigious historical clan names, carried by elite samurai swordsmith lineages across feudal Japan. 助久 (Sukehisa) is the registered maker's name - the artisan whose hand and skill signed every blade. Together they signal a knife of serious pedigree: Tokyo Hamono (traditional Tokyo cutlery) at its most intentional. These blades were made for professional kitchens and culinary institutions, built with high-carbon steel that takes an exceptional edge and rewards skilled sharpening.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer