Sakai City sits in Osaka Prefecture at the mouth of the Yamato River, and has been one of the most important seaports in Japan since the medieval era. Today it is home to some of the most famous knife makers in the world, supported by a network of small artisan shops that each focus on a single stage of the knife-making process - grinding, handle making, engraving - rather than one shop attempting everything alone.
This elegant gyuto is built around a core of Ginsanko (Silver #3) clad in a 63-layer Damascus stainless steel, producing a visually striking blade with genuinely excellent grind quality throughout. The knife runs slightly shorter than its advertised length at 232mm, which, paired with a 48mm blade height, makes for a well-proportioned gyuto that suits most users and cutting styles. This is a fine cutting instrument in both form and function, standing comfortably among the best Sakai has to offer, and availability on this particular knife is very limited.
Care Instructions: Ginsan is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.Maker: Takayuki
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3)
Cladding: 63-Layer Damascus Stainless
Weight: 7.1 oz (202 g)
Blade Length: 232 mm
Total Length: 386 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 48 mm
This elegant gyuto is built around a core of Ginsanko (Silver #3) clad in a 63-layer Damascus stainless steel, producing a visually striking blade with genuinely excellent grind quality throughout. The knife runs slightly shorter than its advertised length at 232mm, which, paired with a 48mm blade height, makes for a well-proportioned gyuto that suits most users and cutting styles. This is a fine cutting instrument in both form and function, standing comfortably among the best Sakai has to offer, and availability on this particular knife is very limited.
Care Instructions: Ginsan is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
