SAKAI TAKAYUKI
Sakai Takayuki have been producing hand forged knives in much the same traditional way for more than 600 years. Sakai has always been the home of traditional sword craftsmanship and Sakai Takayuki have grown to become one of the most well known and respected knife makers
East meets West with this beautiful line of hammered Damascus knives. 33 layers of steel are folded and wrapped around a VG10 core to provide a superior cutting experience. VG10 is one of the best steels used for kitchen knives due to its hardness (HRC61) resulting in superior edge retention, sharpness and stain resistance. The layered Damascus steel makes the blade easier to sharpen and provides a shock absorbing element and beautiful aesthetic whilst the exposed edge is the sharpest that can be manufactured. It is hand hammered to further strengthen the blade and each knife is hand sharpened, fitted with a stylish mahogany handle.
**2025 UPDATE** MANY SAKAI TAKAYUKI 33lyr & 17Lyr Mahogany handle Knives are currently Unavailable. Please See the SEISUKE KNIFE Alternatives.
Sakai Takayuki Hammered 33 Layers Damascus VG10Petty / Paring Knife 80mm
- 80mm Blade
- VG10 core
- Double Bevel
- Full Tang
- Mahogany handle
Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus 160mm Nakiri / Vegetable knife
Fastly becoming one of our most popular types of knives and now widely recognised around the UK. The Nakiri is specifically built to chop vegetables and herbs etc.
- 160mm Blade
- VG10 Core
- Double Bevel
- Full Tang
- Mahogany handle
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Sakai Takayuki Kengata
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The most popular size of Chefs knife we sell and arguably the most popular brand. A real go to knife, essential in any Chef's armoury. Reassuring weighted and super durable. *Often in short supply
- 210mm Blade
- VG10 core
- Double Bevel
- Full Tang
- Mahogany handle
A slicing knife or carving knife traditionally used for fish but equally suited to a roast. Beautifully finished and excellently balanced with a familiar western handle.
- 240mm Blade
- VG10 core
- Double Bevel
- Full Tang
- Mahogany handle
Sakai Takayuki Kiritsuke 270mm Slicing / Carving Knife
Shaped in the traditional style of the Japanese Katana or Samurai sword, this is the ultimate knife for carving large roasts or thinly slicing fish.
A massive 270mm of VG10 Steel, clad in beautiful Damascus, will effortlessly slice your roast wafer thin - Sundays lunch will never be the same again!
- VG10 Steel Core
- 33 Layer Damascus
- Full Tang
- Double Bevel
- Mahogany Handle
- HRC 60
- 270mm
A Butchers Knife can be something hard to find in Japan but New for 2018 we believe we have found Just that. With all the Japanese styling and VG10 Steel this knife really packs a punch. Ideal for carving the Sunday Roast or adventurous BBQ, this versatile hybrid is also the right size to be used for chopping and dicing.
- Steel Type: VG10 33 Layer Damascus
- Blade Type: Double edged blade
- Blade Length: 210mm
- Blade Thickness: 2.0mm
- Blade Height: 46mm
- Handle Length: 118mm
- Weight: 191g
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Lyr Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife 180mm / 210mm / 240mm
Chopping, slicing, mincing, dicing - the go to knife for every chef and essential in any kitchen. This 17-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knife is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade; and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness and stain resistant.
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Gyuto 240mm Green Pakka wood Handle
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An attractive 17 layer Gyuto knife with a green pakka wood handle. A substanial knife with a familiar Western handle.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 50mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 239g (8.4 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Sujihiki 240mm Green Pakka wood Handle
Only a few left!
An attractive 17 layer Sujihiki knife with a green pakka wood handle. A traditional knife with a familiar Western handle. Perfect for thin slicing.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 37mm (1.5")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")
Weight: 190g (6.7 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku - 180mm - Green Pakka Wood Handle
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*NEW FOR 2023*
An impressive fusion knife from Seisuke. Complete with a 'western' style green pakka, full tang handle and a more traditional VG10, hammered blade with engraving. This knife is built to last!
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 39mm (1.5")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")
Weight: 173g (6.1 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki AUS10 45 Layer Mirrored Finish Damascus Gyuto 180mm
Featuring a 180mm blade crafted from AUS10 steel, this gyuto is known for its superior sharpness, durability, and. The blade’s unique 45-layer Damascus construction offers both a stunning visual appeal and a high level of resilience, ensuring smooth, effortless cuts every time.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 38mm (1.5")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.071")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 123mm (4.8")
Weight: 150g (5.3 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Sujihiki 240mm Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki) Handle
*NEW FOR 2024
Described as a Sujihiki knife (generally used in preparation of Sashimi) we find this knife absolutely perfect for carving the Sunday Roast. 33 layered hammered Damascus steel knife with a live oak lacquered handle.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 49mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki)
Handle Length: 138mm (5.4")
Weight: 150g (5.3 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 Damascus Kiritsuke Petty-Utility 180mm Dark Blue and Gold Lacquered Handle
*NEW for 2025* At 150mm and stunning composite handle this all purpose utility knife is a truely unique addition to your collection.
Knife Type: Kiritsuke Petty-Utility
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 28mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Dark Blue and Gold Lacquered
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 77g (2.7 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Sabaki knife 150mm (Single Bevel)
The Sabaki is a hybrid between a honesuki (butchery) and utility knife. Being single bevel it is designed to be used to slice in one stroke for an incomparably clean cut. Ideal for Sashimi and more delicate ingredients.
Steel Type: VG10 33 Layer (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Single bevel blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 41mm (1.6")
Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany Pakka wood
Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")
Weight: 177g (6.2 ounces)
*Not suitable for left handed users
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"Excellent Service, Knife Was Delivered Next Day, Absolutely Stunning Product With Razor Sharp Edge, I Will Definitely Be Back For More! Highly Recommended!" |
Sakai Takayuki Nanairo INOX Molybdenum Yanagiba 270mm ABS resin (Black gold) Handle
The Sakai Takayuki Nanairo INOX Molybdenum Yanagiba 270mm is the perfect fusion of Japanese tradition and modern materials, designed for delicate filleting. Featuring a 270mm blade made from INOX Molybdenum steel, this knife offers exceptional sharpness, rust resistance, and long-lasting edge retention. The Yanagiba-style blade is ideal for slicing raw fish, sashimi, and other delicate ingredients with a clean, smooth cut, ensuring precision with every slice.
Knife Type: Yanagiba
Steel Type: INOX Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-60
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6")
Blade Height: 33mm (1.3")
Blade Thickness: 4mm (0.157")
Handle Material: ABS resin(Black gold)
Handle Length: 144mm (5.7")
Weight: 196g (6.9 ounces)
*Single Bevel suitable for right hand use only
Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri 160mm Live oak Lacquered (Kokushin) Handle
A live oak lacquered Kokushi handled VG10 33 layered Nakari. The Nakari is fastly becoming one of our most popular styles and the go to knife for veg and herb prep.
*NEW FOR 2024
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 160mm (6.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Live oak Lacquered (Kokushin)
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 260g (9.2 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Sabaki 150mm Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki) Handle
The Sabaki is a hybrid between a honesuki (butchery) and utility knife. Ideal for Sashimi and more delicate ingredients. This VG10 33 layer knife comes with beautiful live oak Lacquered (Kouseki) Handle.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 41mm (1.6")
Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki)
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 139g (4.9 ounces)
A familiar western style looking bread knife from one of the premier Japanese knife producers, Sakai Takayuki. Don't be fooled by the price, this perfectly proportioned bread knife is single bevel which will glide through bread leaving a flush finish.
Steel Type: Stainless Steel (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 250mm (9.8")
Blade Height: 27mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm (0.059")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 140g (4.9 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Petty-Utility - Green Pakka Wood Handle - 80mm
A versatile utility knife perfect for chopping vegetables.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 80mm (3.1")
Blade Height: 23mm (0.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 108mm (4.3")
Weight: 71g (2.5 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Petty-Utility 150mm Live oak Lacquered Kouseki Red Handle
A limited edition live oak laquered kouseki handle 33 layered Damascus petty-utility knife 150mm. A versatile knife for delicate work.
Knife Type: Petty-Utility
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 28mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki)
Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")
Weight: 162g (5.7 ounces)
The Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Honesuki Boning Knife is a precision-crafted tool designed for effortless boning and filleting. Made from premium Swedish steel, this 150mm blade offers superior sharpness, edge retention, and resilience, ensuring clean and efficient cuts through poultry, fish, and other meats. The Kansai-style blade, with its narrow and angular shape, excels in tasks that require both precision and control, making it ideal for detailed butchering and intricate cutting.
Knife Type: Honesuki Boning
Steel Type: Swedish Steel-stn (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-60
Blade Type: Single beveled blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 27mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 2.8mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: POM Resin
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 180g (6.3 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki INOX (Swedish Steel) are Japanese knives that are easy to sharpen and recommended for business and home use. These knives are incredibly sharp out of the box and do not rust.
A Heavy duty knife but nicely weighted, ideally suited for extensive boning of meat cuts. The slight curvature in the blades edge and subtle pointed tip made this particular Honsuki stand out to us.
- INOX Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
- Single edged blade
- Robust Western style Resin Handle
- Full Tang
- 150mm Blade Length
A new range from Sakai featuring a stunning Suminagashi Damascus patina on the entire blade, acid washed and extensively polished to highlight it's beauty
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Suminagashi Petty-Utility Japanese Knife 140mm
Another stunning example from Sakai Takayuki. Blending a traditional full tang western style handle with skilfully created Suminagashi Damascus Steel.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 140mm
Blade Height: 28.5mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Handle: Full Tang Mahogany
Handle Length: 106mm (4.2")
Weight: 77g (2.7 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Suminagashi Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm
Another stunning example from Sakai Takayuki. Blending a traditional full tang western style handle with skilfully created Suminagashi Damascus.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 46.2mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Handle: Full Tang Mahogany
Handle Length: 117mm (4.6")
Weight: 155g (5.5 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Suminagashi Gyuto 210mm
'Suminagashi' referring to the wave like patterning. Blending a traditional full tang western style handle with skilfully created Suminagashi Damascus. Super comfortable in the hand and Lighter weight than you might be used to.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Length: 117mm (4.6")
Weight: 180g (6.3 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki Aogami - Blue Steel 2 Honesuki Boning Knife 150mm
A nicely weighted thick bladed knife traditionally used for breaking down meat and poultry but also a versatile sze that can be used as a useful utility knife.
- Aogami Blue#2 Steel
- 150mm Blade
- Single Bevel (Right hand use only)
- Full Tang
- Mahogany Handle
SAKAI TAKAYUKI 45 Layer 'WA'
A Real stand out knife made in the traditional Japanese style style with a modern make over. Beautiful 45 layer folded Damascus steel houses an AUS10 stain-resistant core, finished with a magnolia handle / buffalo horn collar. A very unique piece, hand hammered with all the quality expected of Sakai Takayuki.
This 45-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knife is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade; and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness, and being stain resistant – the AUS-10 Steel.
Knife Type: Sujihiki Slicer Knife
Steel Type: AUS-10 stain-resistant steel
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Material: Shitan Hundle
Handle Length:140mm
Weight:127g
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Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60 Blade Type: Double edged blade Blade Length: 240mm (9.4") Blade Height: 45mm (1.8") Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087") Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn Handle Material: Magnolia Handle Length: 145mm (5.7") Weight: 161g (5.7 ounces) SAKAI TAKAYUKI 45 LAYER DAMASCUS JAPANESE STYLE NAKIRI / VEGETABLE KNIFE
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*NEW* This slightly elongated Japanese Santoku from Sakai Takayuki feels more like a Gyuto knife in the hand. Perfectly suited to those more familiar with a regular shaped chefs knife. A stunning and versatile example.
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Rose Wood / Shitan (Oval - Right hand only)
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 133g (4.7 ounces)
VG1O Steel, Traditional 'WA' Handle in Japanese Elm
Sakai Takayuki Super Blue No.2 Japanese Santoku Knife 165mm Keyaki. Japanese Elm Handle
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.
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm (0.083")
Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm)
Handle Length: 134mm (5.3")
Weight: 137g (4.8 ounces)
*NEW SAKAI TAKAYUKI VG10 33 LAYER DAMASCUS PETTY KNIFE 150MM WITH AMERICAN CHERRY HANDLE
- 150mm Blade
- 33 Layer Damascus
- VG10 Steel Core
- American Cherry Wood WA handle
- 81g (Very Light)
Small but mighty. This range is made from Blue Super, which is a carbon steel with HRC rating of between 63 and 64. This very hard steel has incredible sharpness and exceptional retention.
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel)
HRC: 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 135mm (5.3")
Blade Height: 27mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm) Handle
Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")
Weight: 75g (2.6 ounces)
- 160mm Blade
- Blue super steel core (HRC 63-64)
- Black Iron Clad
- American Cherry Wood WA handle
- 132g
A limited edition Kengata Santoku with a stunning American cherry wood WA handle. Light weight and beautifully balanced with a blue super steel core. A stunning piece.
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm (0.098")
Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm)
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 178g (6.3 ounces)
SAKAI TAKAYUKI VG10 33 LAYER DAMASCUS GYUTO CHEF KNIFE 210MM WITH AMERICAN CHERRY HANDLE
Traditionally styled, light weight, with the advantage of a VG10 core
The gold standard of Stainless Steel that will last and last...
Steel Type: VG10 stain-resistant steel
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm
Blade Thickness:1.9mm
Blade Height:45mm
Handle Length:138 mm
Handle Material:American Cherry
Weight:143g
A Classically styled33 layer folded Damascus steel knife with a VG10 stain-resistant core steel. It is very affordable knife considering its specification.
Steel Type: VG10 stain-resistant steel
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Handle Material: American Cherry Handle
Weight: 129g
Sakai Takayuki Japanese Oyster shucker Knife
Razer sharp as you would expect from one of the leading knife producers in Japan; Makes opening oysters a breeze. Solid construction and lightweight.
Blade Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 2.5mm
Blade Thickness: 14mm
Handle Length: 90mm
Weight: 70g
A stunning Stainless Steel version of the Yanagiba at just the right size, incorporating corrosion resistant Molybdenum (AUS-8) with added Vanadium which further increases strength, toughness and edge retention.
Complete with a Lacquered Magnolia Saya and Pin.
- Molybdenum (AUS-8) Steel
- Single Bevel (Right Handed Use)
- 240mm Blade
** As used by Head Chef Olivia Burt
(MasterChef Professionals, Ex Ritz Hotel)
Invented by the Japanese, a Takohiki is almost exclusively used in the preparation of Sashimi. This weighty single bevel white carbon steel knife is the only one of this type we currently provide. With a single motion the knife effortlessly glides through your chosen fish.
Steel Type: White Steel (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Material: Magnolia
