New Vintage Masakane 270mm Gyuto SK Carbon Steel Ebony (No Bolster)

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New old stock Kanto style SK carbon steel 270mm gyuto from Masakane. Thin light springy hand ground blades sharpen super easily and cut very well. Composite wood handles have exposed tang along the spine of tang and are smooth inside where the fingers wrap around.

These are from their later production in Seki from around the 1990’s but still have the fine grinds that the older ones had. The one piece wood handles are nice and have a great feel.

*Please note, these are old knives, small rust spots or imperfections in the handles are possible and are not considered defects for return*

I have been hoarding whatever used vintage ones that come my way every blue moon. They were THE maker synonymous with gyuto for many years. When researching gyuto history for our book Sharp, Ashi-san had some interesting bits of information on Masakane because he visited their old factory in Gondazaka (after the Yokohama factory that older ones are marked with) when he was beginning his work in the 1960’s.

Masakane knives share a lineage of the first Japanese blacksmiths who traveled to the west to learn Western knife making techniques that inspired gyuto making during the Meiji era.

These Masakane represent the tail end of the most important gyuto maker of the mid 20th century.

Thin SK mono-steel blades cut very nicely with their thin profile and are super easy to sharpen and get a nice edge that holds well. They are ideal for the professional or home cook who is looking for a great workhorse with easy sharpen-ability.

Sometimes, SK family steels are viewed as inferior to more refined Japanese carbon steels like shirogami or aogami. However, when making single steel knives, SK has its advantages. SK steel rusts slower than many other carbon steels and has a good toughness, which benefits a thin mono steel knife.

This is a non-stainless carbon steel, it should be mentioned that extra care is required, it should be washed and dried immediately after use. It will develop a dark patina with usage, but any orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.


Brand: Masakane 源正金
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Mono SK High Carbon
Handle: Ebony Western
Total Length: 405mm
Edge Length: 277mm
Handle to Tip Length: 281mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Thickness: 2.6mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 238g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping, and heavy use, as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage. Special attention needs to be taken to prevent edge damage. Scraping, twisting and forceful as well as using on hard or very dense foods can result in chipping.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.