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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Nanairo 8A, Ebony 14517 24cm
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Yanagiba Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Nanairo 8A, Ebony 24cm 14517
Sakai Takayuki sushi and sashimi knife. The traditional willow leaf-shaped blade is 24 cm long. Yanagiba knives have a single-bevel blades. The knife handle is made of ebony-colored ABS plastic. This handle has an aesthetically pleasing appearance without the drawbacks of natural wood. The blade is made of corrosion-resistant 8A steel. Thanks to its characteristics, this Japanese sushi and sashimi knife is suitable for use in professional kitchens, as it meets hygienic requirements.
€121.91

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ginga 7881 15cm
Petty Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ginga 15cm 7881
The Sakai Takayuki Ginga "Galaxy" series Japanese petty knife is designed for precise and delicate kitchen work. It's suitable for peeling and chopping vegetables, fruits, herbs, and small ingredients. The 150 mm blade is crafted from Japanese ZA-18 steel. The blade core is encased in 69 layers of Damascus steel with a unique pattern resembling a galaxy filled with bright stars. The knife's handle is crafted in the traditional Japanese wa style from dense and durable wenge wood and is complemented by an elegant buffalo horn bolster. Japanese kitchen knives are not dishwasher safe.
€166.53

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Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ginga 7883 16.5cm
Nakiri Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ginga 16.5cm 7883
The Japanese Nakiri Sakai Takayuki vegetable knife from the Ginga "Galaxy" series combines traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The 165 mm blade is crafted from premium ZA-18 steel, renowned for its high carbon and chromium content, providing superior corrosion resistance and long-lasting edge retention. The blade core is encased in 69 layers of Damascus steel, creating not only strength and stability but also a beautiful, unique pattern reminiscent of a shimmering galaxy. The handle is crafted in the traditional Japanese wa style from dense wenge wood and features an elegant buffalo horn bolster. The knife is not dishwasher safe and should not be used as a cleaver. The nakiri is a chopping knife and is not suitable for use on hard foods.
€194.42

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ginga 7885 24cm
Gyuto Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ginga 24cm 7885
The Gyuto Sakai Takayuki Ginga chef's knife is ideal for those who value quality and aesthetics in their cooking. The 24 cm blade is crafted from ZA-18 steel, a modern, high-grade Japanese stainless steel. Its high carbon and chromium content provides excellent corrosion resistance, excellent edge retention, and is relatively easy to maintain. The ZA-18 blade core is covered with 69 layers of Damascus steel with a stunning pattern. Ginga means "galaxy," and gazing at this beautiful blade truly feels like gazing at a cluster of bright stars. The traditional wa handle is crafted from wenge wood and features a buffalo horn bolster. The Gyuto Sakai Takayuki Ginga is a versatile tool for most kitchen tasks: from slicing meat and fish to preparing vegetables and herbs.
€262.95

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki VG10 Damascus 7479 16cm
Bunka Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki VG10 Damascus 16cm 7479
The classic Japanese bunka knife by Sakai Takayuki, with a 16 cm blade, is a compact, versatile knife suitable for most kitchen tasks. The blade is crafted from high-quality VG10 stainless steel, renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, high hardness, and long-lasting edge retention. The VG10 core is encased in 33 layers of Damascus steel. The double-sided sharpening of the cutting edge makes the knife equally comfortable for both right- and left-handed users. The traditional Japanese handle is made of zelkova (Keyaki) wood—a deciduous tree from the elm family, highly prized in Japan for its strength, stability, and beautiful natural texture. Manufactured by Aoki Hamono Co., Ltd. in Japan, this knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. This knife is not dishwasher safe.
€134.66

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Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Tokujo Usuba 3063 32cm
Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Tokujo Usuba 18cm 3063
Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Tokujo Usuba with 18cm blade. Knives of this series are hand forged and mirror polished. Handle of the knife is made of traditional magnolia. Blade made of Shirogami 2 steel and have perfect kasumi line. Usuba knives are used for vegetable preparation. The knife is not dishwasher safe
€238.25

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Guren 1187 22.5cm
Gyuto Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Guren 22.5cm 1187
The Sakai Takayuki Guren Japanese Gyuto kitchen knife features a 22.5 cm blade. The Guren series knives feature a forged pattern and charred oak handles. This knife was crafted by Mr. Itsuo Doi, son of renowned blacksmith Keijiro Doi, whose family has been crafting some of the finest forged knives for nearly 70 years. Mr. Doi's family crest is engraved next to the logo on the blade as a certificate of authenticity. The bright red flame produced by burning fine pine charcoal in the Doi forge served as inspiration for the Guren series. This name refers to red water lotuses. The knives come in a branded box, which also contains small origami figures. Unfold them and you'll find a piece of ember—a fragment of the flame in which this unique knife was created.
€317.93

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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Sakura Michiko Kubota 4241 27cm
Yanagiba Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Sakura Michiko Kubota 27cm 4241
Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki with hand engraved sakura flowers by Michiko Kubota. Every knife needs hours of individual work. Damascus blade of the knife is made of stainless steel with Ginsan core for precision cutting. Elegant octagonal handle made of wenge wood. The Yanagiba knife comes with black saya sheath.
€756.18

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ajikiri Inox 04378 12cm - 1
Deba Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Ajikiri Inox 12cm 04378
Japanese Sakai Takayuki Ajikiri  Inox knife with  12cm  blade. Ajikiri or Ko-Deba commonly used in coastal areas of Japan to fillet and butterfly small saltwater fish, particularly Aji (Japanese horse mackerel) - hence the alternative name of Aji-deba, or Aji-kiri. However, it is just as adept at dealing with small freshwater fish, such as trout. The Ko-deba is useful knife for home cooks that prefer to clean and fillet the smaller sizes of fish themselves, rather than buy fish which have already been filleted.  Blade is made chrome and molybdenum 8A stainless steel. Sakai Takayuki Inox knives are sharp and do not rust easily due to their special material. The U shaped magnolia handles and water buffalo bolsters are easy to grip and are comfortable in the hand, even through long hours of use.  This Sakai Takayuki Ajikiri knife is easy to sharpen and recommended for business and home use. 
€72.58

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Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Usuba Inox 04362 16.5cm - 1
Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Usuba Inox 16.5cm 04362
Sakai Takayuki Usuba Inox knife with  165 mm  blade. Blade is made chrome and molybdenum 8A stainless steel. Weight is 160 g. Sakai Takayuki Inox knives are sharp and do not rust easily due to their special material. The U shaped magnolia handles and water buffalo bolsters are easy to grip and are comfortable in the hand, even through long hours of use.  The Usuba is ideal for cutting vegetables and fruits which are served raw, because the thin and sharp blade produces cut surfaces with very little cell damage, and this minimizes the discoloration and change in flavor often caused by oxidation. The versatile middle section of the blade can be used for thinly slicing vegetables and also for performing the specialized Katsuramuki ("Rotary peeling”) technique. 
The relatively tall and long blade of the Usuba make it ideal for tackling large ingredients, such as cabbages, but it is not recommended for cutting vegetables or fruit with hard skins or hard stones, because they may damage the blade.This Sakai Takayuki Usuba knife is easy to sharpen and recommended for business and home use. 
€129.84

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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Inox Bronze Lacqured with Saya 04313H 24cm
Yanagiba Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Inox Bronze Lacqured with Saya 24cm 04313H
Japanese Sakai Takayuki Yanagiba Lacqured knife with Bronze colored handle and saya. 24 cm single edged blade. Blade is made chrome and molybdenum 8A stainless steel. The beautiful D-shaped handle is made of magnolia with hygienic urethane coating. The stylish designed saya sheath is as well coated with hygienic urethane for food. This Sakai Takayuki Bronze Lacqured 04313H Yanagiba is highly recommended for Gift as well as for your better cooking experience.
€193.54

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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Inox Black Lacqured with Saya 04313A 24cm
Yanagiba Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Inox Black Lacqured with Saya 24cm 04313A
Beautiful japanese Sakai Takayuki Yanagiba Black Lacqured knife with saya. 24 cm single edged blade. Blade is made chrome and molybdenum 8A stainless steel. The beautiful D-shaped handle is made of magnolia with hygienic urethane coating for food, easy to grip and are comfortable in the hand, even through long hours of use. Nothing slices sashimi like a perfectly sharpened Yanagiba. The long sharp blade severs fibres in the flesh without pulling or tearing. The stylish designed saya sheath is as well coated with hygienic urethane for food. This Sakai Takayuki Black Lacqured 04313A Yanagiba is highly recommended for Gift as well as for your better cooking experience.
€193.54

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Kurokage 7491 15cm
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Petty Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Kurokage 15cm 7491
The Japanese Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Petty Knife, with a 15 cm blade, is ideal for precision work with small items in the kitchen. Its VG10 steel blade with an elegant black Teflon coating is complemented by a traditional wa wenge wood handle and a buffalo horn bolster. The unique hammer-forged texture with a concave-convex relief not only gives the knife a sophisticated look but also facilitates easy gliding. Hand sharpening ensures incredible sharpness from the first use. Designed for both right- and left-handed users. Manufactured by Aoki Hamono Co., Ltd. in Japan.
€129.88

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Kurokage 7496 24cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Kurokage 24cm 7496
The Japanese Sakai Takayuki Kurokage chef's knife has a 24 cm blade. The blade is made of VG10 steel with a black Teflon coating. The traditional WA handle is made of wenge wood. The bolster is made of buffalo horn. The blade has a hammer-forged texture with a concave-convex relief. Each knife is hand-sharpened, ensuring maximum sharpness immediately after purchase. Manufacturer: Aoki Hamono Co., Ltd. (Japan). Weight: approximately 160 g. The cutting edge is sharpened on both sides, making the knife suitable for both right- and left-handed users.
€187.25

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Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Mukimono Inox 04397 18cm - 1
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Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Mukimono Inox 18cm 04397
Japanese Sakai Takayuki Mukimono Inox knife with  18cm  blade. Mukimono is kitchen knife with a thin blade that is commonly used for the Japanese art of Mukimono (Creating decorative garnishes), and also Kazari-giri (“Decorative vegetable carving”). However, it is often used as a general-purpose knife.  The Mukimono Hōchō has blade geometry similar to the Usuba, but it is ground much thinner and is smaller in size. Similar to the Kiritsuke, it also has a 'clipped point’ / ‘reverse tanto tip’ that is primarily intended for making the decorative cuts mentioned above, but it is also useful for any task which requires the precise cutting of soft ingredients.  Blade is made chrome and molybdenum 8A stainless steel. Sakai Takayuki Inox knives are sharp and do not rust easily due to their special material. The U shaped magnolia handles and water buffalo bolsters are easy to grip and are comfortable in the hand, even through long hours of use.  This Sakai Takayuki Mukimono knife is easy to sharpen and recommended for business and home use. 
€122.58

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About Sakai Takayuki knives

Sakai Takayuki knives are made in the city of Sakai (Osaka Prefecture, Japan), one of the world’s most famous centers for blade and cutlery production. The knives are produced by Aoki Hamono Seisakusho Co., founded in 1942. The company’s owner, Ichiro Aoki, started by selling knives from Sakai, personally visiting shops to demonstrate their superior quality. The brand was officially registered in 1964, and the name “Takayuki” was given in honor of the founder’s eldest son.

Today, Sakai Takayuki produces high-quality kitchen knives handcrafted by skilled artisans, based on over 600 years of Japanese blade-making tradition. The company continues to use traditional techniques. Steels include Aogami Super (Blue Super), Shirogami #2 (White #2), Ginsan (Silver 3), and VG10. Many knives feature a multi-layer Damascus construction.

Types of Sakai Takayuki knives

The brand offers the main types of Japanese kitchen knives:

Gyuto

A versatile knife for meat, fish and vegetables. Often used as the main kitchen knife.

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Santoku

Ideal for slicing, chopping and dicing. Compact and easy to use for everyday cooking.

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Yanagiba

A traditional Japanese knife with a long, narrow blade for precise slicing of fish and preparing sushi and sashimi.

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Petty

A small utility knife for peeling, trimming and detail work. A perfect complement to a chef’s knife.

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Kengata

A medium-sized knife with a unique reverse tanto tip. The name translates as “sword shape”.

Frequently asked questions about Sakai Takayuki knives

Which Sakai Takayuki knife should I choose first?

For your first purchase, it is best to choose versatile models — Gyuto, Santoku or Kengata. They are suitable for most kitchen tasks. If you are not ready to spend much time on maintenance, it is recommended to choose the Nanairo series. These Sakai Takayuki knives are made of VG10 stainless steel and have traditional (wa) handles made of high-quality plastic.

Can Japanese Sakai Takayuki knives be washed in a dishwasher?

No, only hand washing and immediate drying are recommended to maintain sharpness and steel condition. Some knives, for example the Nanairo series, are made of durable materials. However, dishwashing dulls the cutting edge.

Are Sakai Takayuki knives suitable for daily use?

Yes, most models are designed for regular kitchen work with proper care.

How to properly care for a Sakai Takayuki knife?

When working with Japanese knives, use wooden or plastic cutting boards. Avoid frozen foods and products with bones. Use whetstones for sharpening. Camellia oil is suitable for blade care. Do not use metal magnetic holders.

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