Sakai has separated the craft of knife making for centuries into specialized roles, and the Tokujyo line shows exactly why that tradition has endured: blacksmith Togashi Kenji, recipient of the 1996 Sakai Traditional Craftsman award and one of the most respected bladesmiths working in Japan, forges each blade, while sharpener Nishimura Norikatsu applies the final kasumi natural stone finish that defines this distinctive look.
This 180mm deba is a popular size for fish processing and fillet work, ground with the traditional single bevel and concave back that defines the format - the geometry positions the edge for clean separation through bone and joint rather than wedging through. For over three decades the Tokujyo series has stood as the premier collection from Sakai Takayuki, built specifically for culinary professionals who demand the highest standard of edge and finish.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel and the iron cladding is reactive as well, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods or moisture on the blade. Hand wash only, never the dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for storage. Single bevel sharpening requires technique - sharpen the bevel side and maintain the flat back carefully.
This 180mm deba is a popular size for fish processing and fillet work, ground with the traditional single bevel and concave back that defines the format - the geometry positions the edge for clean separation through bone and joint rather than wedging through. For over three decades the Tokujyo series has stood as the premier collection from Sakai Takayuki, built specifically for culinary professionals who demand the highest standard of edge and finish.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel and the iron cladding is reactive as well, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods or moisture on the blade. Hand wash only, never the dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for storage. Single bevel sharpening requires technique - sharpen the bevel side and maintain the flat back carefully.
- Brand: Sakai Takayuki
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, Ni Mai
- Blacksmith: Togashi Kenji
- Sharpener: Nishimura Norikatsu
- Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Iron
- Blade Orientation: Traditional Single Bevel, Right Handed
- Finish: Kasumi, Natural Stone Finish
- Handle: D-Shaped Magnolia, Right Orientation
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 10.9 oz (308 g)
- Blade Length: 184mm
- Total Length: 334mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 7mm
- Blade Height: 54mm
