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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 Selections

On Sale

Sakai Takayuki INOX Japanese-style Chef's Yanagiba(Sashimi) 300mm

₽19,028.27

₽15,924.81
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Sakai Takayuki Aoniko Blue 2 Steel Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm

₽18,293.24

₽15,189.78
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Sakai Takayuki INOX Japanese-style Chef's Yanagiba(Sashimi) 240mm

₽13,801.40

₽11,596.31
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Sakai Takayuki VG10-VG2 Coreless Damascus Japanese Chef's Kengata-Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm

₽15,271.45

₽12,739.69
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Sakai Takayuki VG10-VG2 Coreless Damascus Japanese Chef's Kengata-Santoku Knife 160mm

₽19,926.64

₽16,659.84
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Kuroishime Saya Sheath for Yanagiba(Sashimi) 300mm with Ebony Pin

₽4,409.36

₽3,756.00
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Stainless Cooking Chopsticks Japanese Chef's Moribashi 165mm with Ebony Handle

₽9,799.57

₽8,166.17
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Magnolia Saya Sheath for 180mm Chef Knife(Gyuto)

₽2,367.61

₽2,122.60
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Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm

₽6,859.45

₽5,716.08
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Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife and Saya SET 210mm (with Genuine 24K Japanese Gold Leaf Saya Sheath)

₽21,723.38

₽20,008.31
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Magnolia Saya Sheath for 120mm Petty Knife(Utility)

₽2,040.93

₽1,795.92
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Magnolia Saya Sheath for 240mm Yanagiba(Sashimi)

₽2,530.95

₽2,204.27
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Sakai Takayuki Byakko White Tiger (White 1 steel) Japanese Chef's Yanagiba(Sashimi) 270mm

₽47,857.74

₽39,854.09
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Urushi Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Japanese Lacquered Oak Handle [KOKUSHIN]

₽15,271.45

₽12,739.69
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Sakai Takayuki Kasumitogi (White steel) Japanese Chef's Takohiki(Sashimi) 300mm

₽16,006.48

₽13,393.05
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Stainless Cooking Chopsticks Japanese Chef's Moribashi 210mm with Magnolia Handle

₽6,532.78

₽5,471.07
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Sakai Takayuki GINGA ZA-18 69-Layer Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm

₽30,870.41

₽26,296.89
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Sakai Takayuki Kasumitogi (White steel) Japanese Chef's Yanagiba(Sashimi) 210mm

₽11,677.98

₽10,044.58
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Sakai Takayuki Non-Stick Coating VG10 Hammered WA KUROKAGE Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 190mm with Japanese Lacquered Oak Handle [KOUSEKI]

₽18,619.92

₽15,516.46
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Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered Japanese Chef's Knife SET (Gyuto 210mm - Slicer 240mm - Petty 120mm)

₽42,304.19

₽36,178.95
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Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered WA Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 180mm

₽13,148.04

₽11,106.29
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Sakai Takayuki Seiryu Damascus (Aogami 2 steel) Japanese Chef's Kengata-Yanagiba(Sashimi) 270mm with Saya Sheath

₽79,137.32

₽66,968.50
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Magnolia Saya Sheath for 180mm Deba Knife

₽4,246.02

₽3,674.33
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Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Kiritsuke Japanese Chef's Yanagiba(Sashimi) 300mm Hien

₽32,912.15

₽27,440.27
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Stainless Cooking Chopsticks Japanese Chef's Moribashi 180mm with Magnolia Handle

₽6,124.43

₽5,062.72
On Sale

Magnolia Saya Sheath for 190mm Kengata-Gyuto Knife

₽3,429.32

₽2,939.30
On Sale

Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Urushi Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Japanese Lacquered Oak Handle [KOKUSHIN]

₽11,432.97

₽9,472.89
On Sale

Sakai Takayuki 63-Layer Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm

₽25,398.52

₽21,151.69
On Sale

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

₽12,658.02

₽10,534.60
On Sale

Sakai Takayuki Hakugin INOX Mirror Finish Japanese Chef's Yanagiba(Sashimi) 300mm

₽29,073.67

₽24,255.14

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.

Sakai Takayuki Featured Styles