Vintage Yokohama Japanese Cookery School Knife Set 2358

Experience a vintage Japanese cookery school knife set

A collection of seven listed knife shapes with a hard case, this Yokohama-labelled set brings varied kitchen tasks together in one vintage kit.

The Specs

• Listed contents: cleaver 220mm, gyuto 270mm, yanagiba 260mm, deba 160mm, usuba 170mm and boning knife 140mm
• Also listed: utility knife 150mm and hard case
• Steel: current title calls it carbon steel; steel grade and material of each piece are not confirmed
• Handles and edge angles: not confirmed
• Origin recorded: Japan
• Condition: vintage; inspect each piece and the case

Heritage & Use

The listed profiles span all-purpose prep, fish work, slicing and smaller detail tasks. Their variety makes this a compelling set for someone interested in Japanese kitchen tools. The school's identity, blade inscriptions and individual makers have not been verified for these exact knives, so they are not presented as proven provenance.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash each knife; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use
• Hone only a blade with suitable, confirmed edge geometry
• Sharpen on suitable water stones following each blade's existing bevel
• Store clean and dry in the case with edges protected