{"product_id":"vintage-tsunemaru-saku-anagiba-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-magnolia-wood-handle-2264","title":"Vintage Tsunemaru Saku Yanagiba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Magnolia Handle 2264","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a Rare Collaborative Masterpiece of Japanese Sashimi Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and collectible find, this Vintage Tsunemaru Saku (恒丸作) Yanagiba 200mm carries the marks of two prestigious Japanese cutlery lineages. Hand-chiseled by the Tsunemaru artisan and forged on the Masahiro steel blank - a collaboration born from the traditional Japanese wholesale guild system, where master bladesmiths and specialist artisans shared production to achieve the finest possible result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese high-carbon steel (Masahiro-forged blank)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yanagiba (single bevel, right-handed)\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 Magnolia wood (wa-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-chiseled 恒丸作 (Tsunemaru Saku) + stamped 正廣作 (Masahiro Saku)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2264\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dual-stamping on this blade tells a rich story. Tsunemaru (恒丸) - meaning \"eternally round\/complete\" - was the artisan's registered mark, applied by hand-chisel using the Tagane-bori technique. Masahiro (正廣) supplied the high-grade, fully forged steel blank - one of the most respected steel producers in traditional Japanese cutlery. Under the guild system, Masahiro provided the underlying structure and Tsunemaru completed the specialist hand-sharpening and profile grinding. The result is a collaborative blade of exceptional pedigree: the Masahiro steel core delivers outstanding edge retention and whetstone response, while the Tsunemaru finishing ensures the precise hollow-ground Urasuki geometry essential for tearless, single-pull sashimi slicing.\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 on the flat (ura) side only - single-bevel geometry\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":55573590835491,"sku":"2264","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/9AC6C226-01B0-4295-9B63-8FBAC8C59B58.jpg?v=1789355946","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-tsunemaru-saku-anagiba-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-magnolia-wood-handle-2264","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}