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Sakai Takayuki

Sakai Takayuki Damascus Sujihiki 270mm (10.6")

828,00€

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✔︎ No import fees & duties - worldwide
✔︎ All taxes included
✔︎ Express worldwide shipping
✔︎ 30-day return policy

Sakai Takayuki Damascus Sujihiki 270mm (10.6") was made in the Sakai Takayuki smithy by the blacksmith Suogo Yamatsuka and sharpener Hirotsugu Tosa. They used Ginsanko Steel no. 3 known for its incredible resistance to rust and put it through a special procedure of forging and polishing. The blade consists of 63 layers of steel forming the Damascus pattern that looks really stunning on this knife. The master craftsmen succeeded in forging and polishing the layers so that they reveal radial and linear patterns. The temper line or hamon between softer outer layers and a hard core is prominent and the blade has been polished to a high lustre finish.

Sujihiki or slicer knives are primarily intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip.

The blade is thicker at the spine but narrows towards the edge of the blade, which makes it perfect for cutting meat and raw fish. The blade is sharpened to 50:50 angle ratio, the edge is extremely sharp and simple to resharpen. The traditional octagonal magnolia wood handle is protected with buffalo horn ring and its shape will comfortably fit the hands of right- and left-handed users. A special feature is also machi, the transition between the blade and the handle. The blade is engraved with the name and place of the smithy by hand in kanji.

The final look of the blade is the result of highly skilled craftsmanship and high-quality production. You don’t often come upon such a product that doubles as a piece of art. This is an extremely limited edition of knives that is aimed at collectors and the masters of sushi and preparing fish.

These are not fingerprints on the blade. At least not ours. In a very metaphorical sense, they are the fingerprints a blacksmith leaves behind while making a handmade Japanese Damascus knife. They are unique to each knife, like fingerprints on each one of us are. ⁠This knife is one of a kind. 

Sakai Takayuki:
The Sakai Takayuki cutlery is made in the town of Sakai and boasts a rich history that goes back 600 years. It is widely used and loved in traditional Japanese cuisine. Sakai Takayuki offers many different models made of various materials and all of its knives are handcrafted by renowned masters. In Japan, the title “master” or traditional artisan is approved by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and conferred only upon craftsmen who inherited and perfected their knowledge. 

Blade shape: Slicer

Steel type: Ginsan (Silver III)

Blade construction: San-mai / damask

Hardness (HRC scale): 61-63

Overall length: 415mm (16.3")

Blade length: 270mm (10.6")

Blade height: 39mm (1.5")

Spine thickness: 3mm (0.1")

Weight: 200g (7 oz)

Handle length: 140mm (5.5")

Handle type / wood: Japanese / Magnolia

Kanji on the blade: /

Blacksmith: Sakai Takayuki

Location of the smithy: Sakai / Osaka Prefecture / Japan

☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.

Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:

✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.

❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.

→ For more details, read our guide
on
Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.

🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.

SHIPPING RATES:
- €10
- flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).

EXCEPTIONS:
- United Kingdom
- shipping to UK costs €15. All orders are shipped with UPS Express (2-3 business days). Free shipping on orders over €300.
- Russia (currently not available) - shipping to Russia costs €40. All orders are shipped with EMS postal service.

DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.

DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe:
1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days

RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.

Each knife comes with:

✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.

Express Worldwide shipping

10€ flat rate with DHL Express.
Free on orders over 300€.

No Duties & Fees

We cover any import fees, worldwide.
All prices are final, tax included.

Easy Returns

Something not OK? You have 30 days to return it, no questions asked.

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