Sakai has been producing professional kitchen knives in Japan for over 600 years - the region supplies roughly 90 percent of the professional Japanese knife market and its name on a blade carries the same weight that Napa carries on a wine label. Takayuki knives are produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, and the TUS line is the entry point into that lineage. TUS is a high carbon stainless steel developed for kitchen knives - harder and thinner-ground than typical European stainless, with a double bevel edge at 12 degrees per side and HRC 59 that makes it easy to sharpen and practical for daily kitchen use.
At 149mm blade length and 29mm height with a 2mm spine this petty is a capable utility knife for the tasks where a chef knife would be excessive - peeling, trimming, segmenting, in-hand detail work. The pakka wood handle is finished in a rustic manner that has a handmade quality to it. At 2.8 oz it is light and nimble. A solid-value sakai japan knife at a price that makes it easy to recommend as a first Japanese petty.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer calls this razor sharp and praises the quality of the heat treatment - noting that even inexpensive knives are only as good as their heat treat. He describes it as excellent value and plans to use it daily for breakfast prep, adding that once you use a quality Japanese knife you will never want to go back to big box store knives.
Care Instructions: TUS is a stainless steel - hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones at the factory 12-degree angle per side.
At 149mm blade length and 29mm height with a 2mm spine this petty is a capable utility knife for the tasks where a chef knife would be excessive - peeling, trimming, segmenting, in-hand detail work. The pakka wood handle is finished in a rustic manner that has a handmade quality to it. At 2.8 oz it is light and nimble. A solid-value sakai japan knife at a price that makes it easy to recommend as a first Japanese petty.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer calls this razor sharp and praises the quality of the heat treatment - noting that even inexpensive knives are only as good as their heat treat. He describes it as excellent value and plans to use it daily for breakfast prep, adding that once you use a quality Japanese knife you will never want to go back to big box store knives.
Care Instructions: TUS is a stainless steel - hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones at the factory 12-degree angle per side.
- Maker: Aoki Hamono
- Brand: Sakai Takayuki TUS
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: Mono Steel, Stamped
- Steel: TUS High Carbon Stainless
- HRC: 59
- Edge: Double Bevel 50/50 at 12 degrees per side
- Handle: Pakka Wood
- Weight: 2.8 oz (78g)
- Blade Length: 149mm
- Total Length: 265mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 29mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Excellent KnifePosted By: CN
24 people found this review helpful
This knife is Razor sharp. The blade is flexible, thus it's not for hard foods. It's great for Potatoes, vegetables, and tomatoes. I will use it every day for making breakfast. I like curried potatoes, with fresh garlic, onions, stir fried with two eggs every morning. It’s inexpensive and healthy food. Given the hunger in our Nation now, I’m thankful for good food. Once you use a quality knife you will never want to go back to the old ones from the big box stores.
One thing I have noticed is that other household members won’t use a too fancy of a knife out of fear of damaging it. The don’t want to trash out one of “Dad’s Knives.” This one they will use. Do not under estimate the quality of this knife. Heat treatment is everything in a knife. The most expensive knife is poor at best, if the Heat treatment is off. For the cost this knife is excellent for the money spent. I’m impressed.
24 people found this review helpful
This knife is Razor sharp. The blade is flexible, thus it's not for hard foods. It's great for Potatoes, vegetables, and tomatoes. I will use it every day for making breakfast. I like curried potatoes, with fresh garlic, onions, stir fried with two eggs every morning. It’s inexpensive and healthy food. Given the hunger in our Nation now, I’m thankful for good food. Once you use a quality knife you will never want to go back to the old ones from the big box stores.
One thing I have noticed is that other household members won’t use a too fancy of a knife out of fear of damaging it. The don’t want to trash out one of “Dad’s Knives.” This one they will use. Do not under estimate the quality of this knife. Heat treatment is everything in a knife. The most expensive knife is poor at best, if the Heat treatment is off. For the cost this knife is excellent for the money spent. I’m impressed.
