Sakai Takayuki Signature Chef’s Knife

Product details

Hand-hammered from damascus steel, our Signature Chef’s Knife is an excellent choice for all levels of cooking experience and makes a great gift. The blades are stain resistant, hold a great edge and are hand-hammered for added blade strength and quick food release. The beautiful Japanese Zelkova wood handles and mahogany bolsters bring a beautiful look to your kitchen.

About this shape

Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’.

Knife specs

• 210mm (8.2″) blade length
• Double 50/50 edge bevel
• Excellent (HRC 60) hardness
• Zelkova wood handle
• Best for heavy use, larger batches, all-purpose chef’s knife

Use & Care

• Handwash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut frozen foods
• Use a sharpening whetstone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives. Check out this article for a great guide to sharpening.