Kyoto Used Japanese Santoku Knife 165mm High Quality Blade Vintage Boxed F-342

Description:                                                                          

This is a high-quality Japanese Santoku knife, labeled on the box as “Kōkyū Goryōri Bōchō” (高級御料理包丁 – High-Class Cooking Knife). The blade bears an engraved mark, indicating it is custom-forged by a traditional craftsman, likely in the Kyoto region, known for its fine culinary tools (Kyōhamono / 京刃物).

With a blade length of 165mm (approx. 6.5 inches) and a weight of 143g, this knife offers excellent balance, smooth cutting performance, and sharpness.
It is ideal for slicing vegetables, meat, and fish — a perfect everyday knife with a refined touch.

Specifications:

• Knife Type: Santoku (三徳包丁 – Japanese multipurpose kitchen knife)

• Blade Length: 165mm (approx. 6.5 inches)

• Weight: 143g – balanced and easy to control

• Steel Type: Labeled as Ami Steel (安未鋼) – forged blade, "Betsuuchi" means specially made

• Construction: Hand-finished in the Kyoto knife-making tradition (京刃物)

• Engraving: “安未鋼別打” (Ami Steel Betsuuchi) on the blade

• Box Label: “高級御料理包丁” (High-Class Cooking Knife)

• Condition: Excellent – edge sharp, minimal wear, original box included

• Made in: Japan

Features:

• Made in Japan – in the tradition of Kyoto-style knife making

• Signed blade – engraved by a skilled craftsman

• Sharp and smooth cutting – great for meat, fish, and vegetables

• High-quality build – well-balanced and refined

• Includes original box – marked as "High-Class Cooking Knife"

About the Santoku Knife:

A santoku knife is an all-purpose knife widely used in Japan. It means a knife with “three virtues” and is characterized by its use for meat, fish, or vegetables.

The blade is of medium thickness and length (generally around 160-180 mm) and can be used for a variety of purposes, such as cutting meat, preparing fish, and cutting vegetables.The blade edge is moderately sharp and has a good balance of sharpness and ease of use, making it a favorite of a wide range of users from households to professional kitchens.

It is a trustworthy knife that “one of these is enough” for daily cooking. It is also popular as a first kitchen knife or a gift.

Please note:                                                                           

• This is a USED item. 

• What you see in the photos is all the information available.

• There may be scratches, stains, rust, or signs of wear. 

• Please check the photos carefully before purchase.

Important Safety Notice:                                                    

• This is a sharp knife. Handle with extreme care.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use for anything other than its intended purpose.

• Seller is not responsible for any injury or accident caused by improper use.

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