Sakai Takayuki Aoniko

Sakai Takayuki Aoniko is built around Yasugi Aoko Blue Paper #2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel - one of the most respected carbon steels in traditional Japanese cutlery, prized for excellent hardness, fine grain structure, and edge retention. Single bevel construction by blacksmith Togashi Kenji, recipient of the 1996 Sakai Traditional Craftsman award. Covers deba, usuba, and yanagiba formats for cooks who work with traditional Japanese knife technique.