2pc Aritsugu Japanese Knife Set Gyuto 270mm with Saya & Nakiri with Box Kyoto JP For Sale

The Imperial Dynasty of Japanese Cutlery: Authentic Vintage ARITSUGU (有次) 2-Piece Master Chef Suite — Commercial 270mm (10.6\") Gyuto with Chef-Reinforced Wooden Saya & Traditional 165mm (6.5\") Nakiri with Original Presentation Box (Made in Japan / Founded 1560)
Presenting an extraordinary, museum-grade 2-piece culinary traveling suite handcrafted by the oldest, most revered, and universally celebrated cutlery dynasty in Japanese history: ARITSUGU (有次 / Founded in 1560 during the Sengoku Warring States Period).
Originally serving as master swordsmiths to the Imperial Palace of Kyoto (京都御所御用鍛冶), Aritsugu has spent over 460 years perfecting the metallurgy of Japanese cutting instruments. To chefs around the globe, owning an authentic vintage Aritsugu is the ultimate badge of culinary sophistication.
This cohesive suite unites the authoritative Western carving power of a commercial 270mm Gyuto with the fluid chopping precision of a traditional Japanese Nakiri—complete with its authentic traveling saya and factory presentation 2 SOVEREIGN WORKING The Commercial Slicing Anchor: ARITSUGU 270mm Gyuto with Wooden Saya (有次 大型牛刀 270mm)- The Grand 270mm (10.6\") Standard: Measuring a full 270 mm blade length (approx. 400 mm / 15.7 Inches overall), this is the commercial standard chosen by executive chefs. Engineered for sweeping, single-stroke drawing cuts through prime beef loins, whole poultry, and large winter squash with zero downward drag.- Master Hallmarks: The blade face displays the iconic atelier hallmark \"有次\" (Aritsugu).- Commercial Ergonomics: Features an integrated forged bolster welded seamlessly to the blade, preventing food and moisture ingress. The heavy-duty full-tang spine runs through the contoured hardwood handle, anchored with classic brass compression rivets.- Authentic Chef-Reinforced Wooden Saya: Includes its original custom-fitted wooden friction saya sheath. As common among veteran Japanese kitchen masters, the exterior of the saya was reinforced with heavy-duty wrapping tape by the prior chef to prevent moisture splitting and enhance grip during active commercial duty.
2. The Vegetable Virtuoso: ARITSUGU 165mm Nakiri with Original Box (有次 伝統菜切包丁 165mm)- The Vegetable Master: Measuring 165 mm blade length (approx. 305 mm / 12.0 Inches overall), this classic rectangular double-bevel cleaver is designed specifically for paper-thin julienning (Sengiri), precise dicing, and push-cutting through crisp vegetables without crushing cellular structures.- Verified Hallmarks & Custom Inscription: The blade face is crisply stamped with \"有次\", while the reverse bears the hand-chiseled custom owner inscription \"マナミ\" (Manami), validating its authentic Japanese workshop provenance.- Traditional Magnolia Wa-Handle: Fitted with a lightweight, ergonomic Japanese magnolia wood handle and classic black ferrule.- Original Factory Presentation Box: Accompanied by its authentic vintage textured Aritsugu factory box emblazoned with Japanese CHEF-READY WORKING Metallurgy: Hand-forged pure high-carbon Japanese cutlery steel (ハガネ) delivering that famous crisp, buttery bite through fresh proteins and produce that stainless steels cannot achieve.- Cutting Edges: Straight, sharp, properly dressed double-bevel factory profiles ready for immediate kitchen productivity.- Structural Balance: Tight, wobble-free handles on both knives with solid tang SPECIFICATIONS & Complete 4-Piece Master Culinary Suite: * 1x Aritsugu Commercial Gyuto Knife: Blade Length: 270 mm (10.6\") / Overall: 400 mm (15.7\") * 1x Custom Wooden Saya Sheath for Gyuto (Vintage Chef-Reinforced Exterior) * 1x Aritsugu Traditional Nakiri Knife: Blade Length: 165 mm (6.5\") / Overall: 305 mm (12.0\") * 1x Original Vintage Aritsugu Factory Presentation Box- Geometries: Universal Double Bevel (Amofferextrous Factory Grinds)- Maker: Aritsugu (有次 / Handcrafted in Japan since PACKAGING & ARMORED WORLDWIDE blades will be individually sheathed in rigid edge armor (with the Gyuto securely locked in its wooden saya), wrapped in moisture-resistant rust-preventive paper, cushioned inside dense shock-absorbing bubble armor within the factory box, and shipped inside an elongated reinforced industrial corrugated export container to guarantee 100% flawless transit worldwide with full online tracking and insurance.
An extraordinary and rare opportunity for executive chefs, culinary instructors, and Japanese steel collectors to acquire a complete two-piece Aritsugu suite uniting 460+ years of imperial bladesmithing heritage with premier working dimensions.