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Sakai Takayuki Knives by Aoki Hamono has been cultivated through a long 600-year history in Sakai which is a city known best as a home of cutlery for the professionals in Japan. It is the most well-known Japanese knife-producing brand in Sakai, where the company is home to highly skilled craftsmen and blacksmiths with Japanese timeless-traditional technology, working together to make beautiful and exceptionally efficient Japanese knives.

Sakai Takayuki works with the famous blacksmiths Itsuo Doi, Kenji Togashi and the knife-sharpening masters Yamatsuka family in its own factory, where they would reflect their passion, forging the best knives for professionals, chefs, and even home users.
Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box. We highly recommend you to once experience the Takayuki quality.

 

Sakai Takayuki Featured Styles

Sakai Takayuki Selections

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    Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 270mm

    Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm

    ₽10,779.61
    ₽8,982.87
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    Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm

    Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm

    ₽44,672.62
    ₽40,589.12
  • Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Buffalo Tsuba Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Buffalo Tsuba Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm

    ₽21,723.38
    ₽18,946.60
  • Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Vegetable Knife 160mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Vegetable Knife 160mm

    ₽23,846.79
    ₽21,070.02
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    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm

    ₽19,926.64
    ₽17,394.87
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    Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 240mm

    Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm

    ₽17,884.89
    ₽15,108.11
  • Sakai Takayuki GINGA ZA-18 69-Layer Damascus Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 180mm

    Sakai Takayuki GINGA ZA-18 69-Layer Damascus Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 180mm

    ₽20,089.98
    ₽16,741.51
  • Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chefs SlicerSujihiki 240mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 240mm

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    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 170mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm

    ₽19,926.64
    ₽17,394.87
  • Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 170mm

    Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm

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    ₽14,781.44
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    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chefs Vegetable Knife 160mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chef's Vegetable Knife 160mm

    ₽19,926.64
    ₽17,394.87
  • Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 170mm with Wenge Handle

    Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Wenge Handle

    ₽17,394.87
    ₽14,618.10
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    Sakai Takayuki INOX Japanese-style Chefs YanagibaSashimi 270mm

    Sakai Takayuki INOX Japanese-style Chef's Yanagiba(Sashimi) 270mm

    ₽17,394.87
    ₽14,536.43
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    Sakai Takayuki GINGA ZA-18 69-Layer Damascus Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 165mm

    Sakai Takayuki GINGA ZA-18 69-Layer Damascus Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm

    ₽22,621.75
    ₽19,273.28
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    Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm with Wenge Handle

    Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Wenge Handle

    ₽21,151.69
    ₽17,721.55
  • Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm

    ₽23,846.79
    ₽21,070.02
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    Sakai Takayuki VG10-VG2 Coreless Damascus Japanese Chefs Kengata-Gyuto Knife 190mm

    Sakai Takayuki VG10-VG2 Coreless Damascus Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 190mm

    ₽24,091.80
    ₽20,089.98
  • Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chefs Paring Knife 80mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Mirrored Japanese Chef's Paring Knife 80mm

    ₽15,679.80
    ₽13,719.73
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    Magnolia Saya Sheath for 150mm Petty KnifeUtility

    Magnolia Saya Sheath for 150mm Petty Knife(Utility)

    ₽2,122.60
    ₽1,877.59
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    Sakai Takayuki Kasumitogi White steel Japanese Chefs Deba Knife 180mm

    Sakai Takayuki Kasumitogi (White steel) Japanese Chef's Deba Knife 180mm

    ₽14,373.09
    ₽11,922.99
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    Sakai Takayuki 17-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered Japanese Chefs Kiritsuke-YanagibaSashimi 300mm

    Sakai Takayuki 17-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered Japanese Chef's Kiritsuke-Slicer(Sujihiki) 300mm

    ₽32,258.79
    ₽28,583.65
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    Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm with Wenge Handle

    Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Wenge Handle

    ₽14,209.75
    ₽11,922.99
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    Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 210mm

    Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm

    ₽8,411.18
    ₽7,022.79
  • Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 165mm

    Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 165mm

    ₽30,543.73
    ₽27,521.94
  • Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 150mm

    Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm

    ₽28,501.98
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    Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered Japanese Chefs Butcher Knife 210mm

    Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered Japanese Chef's Butcher Knife 210mm

    ₽16,823.18
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  • Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm

    Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm

    ₽28,828.66
    ₽25,480.19
  • Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 240mm

    Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm

    ₽20,988.35
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    Magnolia Saya Sheath for 240mm Chef KnifeGyuto

    Magnolia Saya Sheath for 240mm Chef Knife(Gyuto)

    ₽3,102.64
    ₽2,694.29
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    Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chefs Kengata-Santoku Knife 160mm with Wenge Handle

    Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chef's Kengata-Santoku Knife 160mm with Wenge Handle

    ₽16,741.51
    ₽13,964.74


About Aoki Hamono — The Maker Behind Sakai Takayuki

Aoki Hamono Seisakusho was founded in 1947 in Tondabayashi City, Osaka, under the name "Aoki Ichiro Shoten." In 1963, the company expanded by opening a sales office in Sakai City and was renamed Aoki Hamono Seisakusho. The following year, in 1964, the brand names "Sakai Takayuki" and "Sakai Kikutaka" were officially trademarked, establishing the foundation of what would become one of Japan's most recognized knife brands.

The history of Sakai cutlery traces back to the latter half of the 16th century, when the techniques developed for crafting tobacco knives were gradually adapted for the production of kitchen knives. Today, Sakai blades achieve their exceptional quality through a specialized division of labor — with dedicated master craftsmen handling forging and sharpening as separate disciplines. This tradition of excellence was formally recognized in 1982, when Sakai Uchihamono (Sakai forged blades) were designated a Traditional Craft by Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.


Why Chefs and Home Cooks Choose Sakai Takayuki

600 Years of Sakai Cutlery Tradition

Sakai Takayuki carries forward more than six centuries of blade-making heritage. The accumulated knowledge and craftsmanship built over generations is central to what makes every Sakai Takayuki knife exceptional.

Uncompromising Quality Through Specialized Craftsmanship

One of the defining characteristics of Sakai cutlery is its division-of-labor approach, where dedicated master artisans handle each stage — forging, grinding, and sharpening — independently. This system of specialists pushing each other to excel is a key reason Sakai Takayuki knives are consistently praised for their sharpness and flawless finish.

Master Artisans and Certified Traditional Craftsmen

The knives are produced with the involvement of certified Traditional Craftsmen, including renowned artisans such as Kenji Togashi and Isao Nishimura. Their deep expertise and unwavering dedication to quality are reflected in every blade that carries the Sakai Takayuki name.

An Exceptional Range — From Japanese to Western Styles

Sakai Takayuki offers an impressively broad lineup spanning traditional Japanese knives (wa-bocho), Western-style chef's knives, Chinese cleavers, and pastry knives. Whether you're a home cook just starting out or a professional chef seeking a specialized tool, there's a Sakai Takayuki knife built for you.

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