Blade Styles
Sakai Takayuki BYAKKO Sword-like Sakimaru Long Sashimi Knives
September 12, 2023 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
The stylish sword-like shaped Zangetsu-type version has successfully been added to the popular line “BYAKKO” by Sakai Takayuki. The Byakko (White Tiger) blade is made of Yasuki’s traditional Nihonko or Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.1 Steel — which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan. The material makes extreme …
The Longest 480mm ZANGETSU Mirror Arched Sakimaru Knives by Sakai Takayuki
March 17, 2022 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
The new version of ZANGETSU have suscessfully launched with 480mm & 450mm mirrored blades, longer than any other kichen knife in the world (except tuna-kiri). The blades show their stylish arched shape, recreating the element of the traditional Japanese swords, are forged and sharpened carefully one by one by skillful craftsmen in Sakai. Stylish Arched-Shape Mirror …
Shigeki Tanaka HAKATA Style Arch-Shaped Chef Knives made of Ginsan Stainless Steel
February 23, 2022 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
Shigeki Tanaka “HAKATA” knives have a traditional & stylish arched shape, that is said one of the legendary Japanese Santoku knives which were made at Hakata area in Kyushu, JAPAN long time ago. The blade is made of Ginsan or Silver paper (Gingami) No.3 Steel blades, fine Japanese Steel Company Hitachi’s Special Stainless Steel which …
Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Special-Type III Slicer & Petty with Stylish Design Handle
November 17, 2021 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
New face of Grand Chef SP Type-III series, Slicer & Petty, with stylish design handle are launched successfully. The blades achieve the three important functions for the first time – Extra razor-sharp, very light and surprisingly durable. The stylish handles are hand crafted out of beautiful color stabilized hybrid resin with polished stainless bolster. The …
Sakai Takayuki Tokujyo Supreme Traditional & Stylish Kiritsuke Deba Knives
July 8, 2021 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
We’re happy to introduce the stylish but traditional version of Sakai Takayuki Tokujyo Supreme blade. The top of the blade features a stylish kiritsuke shape with the traditional deba body to slaughter/fillet fish. The Tokujyo is made to put soft kitchen knife iron on Yasuki’s traditional Nihonko or Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.2 …
Sakai Takayuki Homura Premium – Stylish Aogami Double-edged Kengata Chef Knives
February 3, 2021 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
This Homura Aoko is one of the best kitchen knife with more excellent durability of sharpness with special hardness. We recommend any professional chef to use the one in their life. The Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.2 Steel Knives are made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools …
Special Mirror ZANGETSU Arched Sakimaru-Yanagiba Knife by Sakai Takayuki
July 17, 2020 Blade StylesSteel Qualities
This special ZANGETSU, arched-shape mirror chef knife, is forged and sharpened carefully one by one by skillful craftsmen in Sakai. The long blade shows its stylish arched shape, recreating the element of the traditional Japanese swords. Stylish Arched-Shape Mirror Blade (390mm) This Ginsan or Silver paper (Gingami) No.3 Steel knives are made of fine …
Sakai Takayuki RINKA Ginsan Mirror Full-Engraved Sakimaru-Takohiki(Sashimi) 390mm
June 3, 2020 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
RINKA, arched-shape chef knife series, is forged and sharpened carefully one by one by skillful craftsmen in Sakai. On this blade, an historical HAIKU(Japanese seventeen-syllable poem) is specially hand-engraved, “Miru-hito-ni, mono-no aware-wo shirazureba tuki-ya konoyo-no kagami naruramu.” Full-Engraved Blade (390mm) and Traditional Kiri Box Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability with Rust-resistance supported by …
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi(Black-finished) Chef’s Knives with Japanese Traditional Rosewood Handle
May 22, 2020 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Stainless Kurouchi series feature beautiful KUROUCHI(Black finished) texture with a core of Blue Paper Super (Aogami Super) Steel with a better hardness of approx.65 HRC, which provides excellent edge retention. Aogami Super Black-finished Chef Knife with Japanese Rosewood Handle The edge is specially formed like a clam (or HAMAGURI in …
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Nashiji-finished Chef’s Knives with Japanese Traditional Rosewood Handle
April 14, 2020 Blade StylesSteel Qualities
Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Stainless Nashiji series feature beautiful NASHIJI(Pear skin finished) texture with a core of Blue Paper Super (Aogami Super) Steel with a better hardness of approx.65 HRC, which provides excellent edge retention. Aogami Super Nashiji-finished Bunka Knife with Japanese Rosewood Handle The edge is specially formed like a clam (or HAMAGURI …
Arched & Long 390mm Sakai Takayuki ZANGETSU Sakimaru-Yanagiba Knife
February 2, 2020 BrandsBlade StylesSaya (knife cover)
ZANGETSU, arched-shape chef knife series, is forged and sharpened carefully one by one by skillful craftsmen in Sakai. The long blade shows its stylish arched shape, recreating the element of the traditional Japanese swords. Stylish Arched-Shape Blade (390mm) This Ginsan or Silver paper (Gingami) No.3 Steel knives are made of fine Japanese Steel Company …
Shigeki Tanaka Arch-shaped “Hakata” Knives with Damascus Texture
September 3, 2019 Damascus KnivesBrandsBlade Styles
The Shigeki Tanaka “HAKATA” knives have a traditional & stylish arched shape, that is said one of the legendary Japanese Santoku knives which were made at Hakata area in Kyushu, JAPAN long time ago. VG-10 Damascus Hakata Knife The VX-10 blade is made of Nickel Damascus-patterned blades with a core of VG-10 stainless steel for …
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Sword-like Aonamiuchi Sakimaru-Takohiki with Saya Sheath
November 12, 2018 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Sakimaru-Takohiki features Japanese sword-like shape with the beautiful & precious WAVE pattern seen on the reverse side surface. The pattern is called “Montanren”, generated in the Japanese traditional forging process by only high-skill seasoned blacksmiths. Sword-like shaped blade Traditional Hand Engraving Precious WAVE pattern The blade material is higher rank Blue Paper (Aogami) #1 …
What is the difference, Gyuto and Santoku knives ?
July 6, 2018 Types & PurposesBlade Styles
Some customers ask us, “what is the difference, between “Gyuto” and “Santoku” knives?” — because they are both categorized “all purpose knives”. “Gyuto” in Japanese is one of the most standard and globally-popular blade among western style knives, so called “Chef’s Knife”. Gyuto has a slim blade for intricate tasks, and is one of the most …
How to use Kiritsuke Yanagiba knives for Japanese Sushi
December 13, 2017 Blade StylesHow toJapanese Cuisine
This video tells in exhaustive detail how to use Kiritsuke Yanagiba knives (or a maker calls them “hien”) for Japanese sushi. The Kiritsuke Yanagiba itself has a stylish shape like Japanese sword or Katana, and is very functional to make sushi and sashimi. This time, the stage is a sushi restaurant “SHIMIZU” where a skilled sushi …
