Sakai Takayuki is a name that resonates with knife users and collectors, and making blades for over 600 years will do that for a brand. This storied company started making knives in Sakai during the 16th century, originally to trim and cut tobacco - they have come a long way since. The company is now owned by Aoki-Hamano Seisakusho, whose goal is to pass on traditional techniques while incorporating new ones, and whose stated aim is to remind the world that their knives are not tools, but crafts filled with the spirit of blacksmiths and sharpening artisans.
This is a very nice petty, quite small as far as petties go, built from VG-10 stainless steel with a multi-layer cladding of softer stainless steel finished in tsuchime (hammered) texture. This is a stout little knife with a robust spine that does not taper much until reaching the tip. VG-10 can be a problem child of a steel, but Takayuki smiths have created a blade that sharpens nicely to a razor-like edge. The fit and finish are very good, and together with the Damascus and tsuchime finishes make for a genuinely attractive knife. The blade is coupled to a dyed pakka wood handle attached to a partial tang for better weight distribution.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer calls this a really well-made, sharp knife that is a genuine joy to use, noting the stainless construction is especially useful for a petty since acidic foods are a regular part of the job. They describe the combination of hammered and Damascus finishes as beautiful, the weight as light and pleasant, and report the edge holds up very well - adding that you would need to pay two or more times the price to find a better knife.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
This is a very nice petty, quite small as far as petties go, built from VG-10 stainless steel with a multi-layer cladding of softer stainless steel finished in tsuchime (hammered) texture. This is a stout little knife with a robust spine that does not taper much until reaching the tip. VG-10 can be a problem child of a steel, but Takayuki smiths have created a blade that sharpens nicely to a razor-like edge. The fit and finish are very good, and together with the Damascus and tsuchime finishes make for a genuinely attractive knife. The blade is coupled to a dyed pakka wood handle attached to a partial tang for better weight distribution.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer calls this a really well-made, sharp knife that is a genuine joy to use, noting the stainless construction is especially useful for a petty since acidic foods are a regular part of the job. They describe the combination of hammered and Damascus finishes as beautiful, the weight as light and pleasant, and report the edge holds up very well - adding that you would need to pay two or more times the price to find a better knife.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
- Brand: Takayuki
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Edge Steel: VG-10
- Cladding: Hammered Damascus Stainless
- Handle: Red Pakka Wood Western (Yo)
- Weight: 2.2 oz (62 g)
- Blade Length: 79mm
- Total Length: 185mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 22mm
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1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) A joy to usePosted By: Alfy Riddle - verified customer
23 people found this review helpful
This is a really well made, sharp knife that is a joy to use. The more I use it the more I like it. It is stainless steel which is very useful for a petty as you will cut acidic food. It is a beautiful combination of hammered and Damascus and it is lightweight and feels good to use. You will need to pay two or more times the price to get a better knife. It holds an edge very well.
23 people found this review helpful
This is a really well made, sharp knife that is a joy to use. The more I use it the more I like it. It is stainless steel which is very useful for a petty as you will cut acidic food. It is a beautiful combination of hammered and Damascus and it is lightweight and feels good to use. You will need to pay two or more times the price to get a better knife. It holds an edge very well.
