Sakai Takayuki

Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality.

WARNING

The teflon coating on the blade of this knife will scratch or show signs of wear after a while, especially if you scrub it with a coarse sponge during cleaning.

When sharpening the knife, you normally sharpen just the very edge (the bare metal part). However, after a while you will need to thin out the blade by removing some material from the upper part where it’s coated. Naturally, in doing so, the coating will come off.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Kengata Santoku
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 160mm (6.3″)
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8″)
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.1″)
Handle Material: Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki)
Handle Length: 138mm (5.4″)
Weight: 155g (5.5 ounces)

Use and Care
– Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
– Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
– Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
– Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.