About Sakai Takayuki Knives

Sakai Takayuki is well respected as the largest knife maker in the Sakai Region. Their knives are reputably known for being good quality at the price, handmade, and delivering the care and experience of 600 years of knife making.

Features and Quality

With a HRC value of 65, this series from Sakai Takayuki offers excellent edge retention. It features a Blue Super Steel (Aogami Super) core, with a protective kurouchi finish and a beautiful hammered (tsuchime) pattern. So basically, all those key words you learned when taking your Japanese kitchen knives 101 course, this knife has it.

The Ideal Gyuto Knife

A 210mm gyuto is by far one of our most popular knife styles and lengths. Whether you are a home cook or a busy on the line professional chef, there's just something about 210mm that fits the sweet spot for most. Kind of like having a shoe that's half a size larger so when you decide to put on a warmer pair of socks, the shoe still fits seamlessly. To tie it back to knives, what we mean is, 210mm is a very versatile length which belongs in any kitchen!

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Aoki Hamono Co., Ltd. (JAPAN)

Blade Steel Type: Blue Paper Super (Aogami Super) Core, Clad Stainless Steel, KUROUCHI (Black) Tsuchime finished

HRC (Hardness on Rockwell scale C): approx. 65

Handle Material: Japanese Zelkova with Mahogany Bolster

Knife Type: Gyuto Knife

Blade Length: 210mm (8.3in.)

Total Length: 360mm (14.2in.)

Weight: 150g

Blade Edge: Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)

Condition: Brand NEW

Country of Origin: Made in JAPAN