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.
Review by Christopher b. on 4 Jun 2025review stating Handles a professional load quite well!
I got this 8 in. Gyuto style knife during a previous sale for $140 shipped and I consider it a an absolute steal at that price. I use daily at my hotel banquet job so it definitely gets a work out. It's well balanced, light yet sturdy and most important sharp. Holds an edge reasonably well for how much I use it and doesn't take much effort to brin...Read MoreRead more about I got this 8 in. Gyuto style knife
g it back on a stone. Hands down the best blade I've used in 35 year professional career. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Japanese knives. You'll never go back to bulky, dull western steel once you get a feel for this type of knife. Read LessRead less about I got this 8 in. Gyuto style knife
Review by Patrick C. on 4 Jun 2025review stating Gorgeous knife
Knife is so sharp and the weight is perfect for me. Ordering is so smooth, shipped fast and knife arrived in very good packaging and condition. Service is really great. Salute!