✨ Features & Highlights

Premium VG10 Steel Core

The blade is forged with a core of VG10 — one of Japan’s most reputable stainless steels — offering excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance. It’s an ideal choice for both professional chefs and serious home cooks.

Nashiji (“Pear Skin”) Finish

The Nashiji hammered texture not only offers visual elegance, but also helps reduce drag and food adhesion during slicing. Each blade is slightly unique in pattern and finish.

Kengata Blade Profile

The pointed tip and flat edge of the Kengata Gyuto deliver exceptional control for precision work such as slicing, julienning, or decorative cuts. It combines the versatility of a gyuto with the finesse of a kiritsuke.

Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle

Crafted from premium ebony wood, the handle is shaped in the traditional Japanese octagonal style for a firm and comfortable grip. Its dense, dark grain offers a timeless aesthetic and excellent handling balance.

Sharpened in Japan

Each knife is sharpened by experienced artisans, ensuring out-of-the-box sharpness and performance worthy of its lineage.

📌 Care Instructions

• Hand wash only. Dry thoroughly after use.

• Avoid dishwasher use and prolonged soaking.

• As a handcrafted item, slight variations in finish or pattern are natural.

• Due to hygiene reasons, returns are not accepted once the knife has been used or unsealed.

🧑‍🍳 Recommended For

• Professional chefs seeking a stylish, high-performing workhorse

• Culinary enthusiasts looking for a durable, beautiful Japanese gyuto

• A perfect balance of tradition, precision, and daily usability

🇯🇵 About Sakai Takayuki

Sakai Takayuki is one of Japan’s most respected kitchen knife brands, known worldwide for its dedication to traditional forging techniques and modern performance. Each blade is produced by Aoki Hamono Co., Ltd. in Sakai City — a historic hub for Japanese cutlery since the 16th century.