Sanpou. It’s named after the location of our smithy and means “three treasures”, an originally Buddhist name. For us the three treasures are steel, fire, and water, key ingredients for 600 years of Sakai knives.
With this new line we keep the fire burning and pass on the essence of Sakai Takayuki DNA to the next generation.
Sakai Takayuki
Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality.
