The TOJIRO SAKUYA line takes its visual identity from the Japanese concept of the moon - the jet-black Damascus blade body representing the new moon, the polished crescent edge evoking the first light of the crescent. It is one of the more considered design statements in Tojiro production, built in Sanjo City by Matsumura-san and his team at the newer Tojiro facility, and given a finish that stands apart from anything else in the Tojiro catalog.
Beneath the striking surface is a VG10 stainless core clad in layered Damascus steel and finished with electrolytic coloring that creates the deep black contrast between blade road and edge. At 210mm, the gyuto format handles the full range of daily prep - proteins, vegetables, fish - with the all-purpose capability that has made the Japanese gyuto the chef knife of choice for serious cooks worldwide. The octagonal ebony handle is well-matched to the blade aesthetic and sits comfortably in a pinch grip for extended prep sessions. The distal taper keeps the tip responsive and the balance point falls naturally for both rocking and push-cutting technique. The fit and finish step up noticeably from Tojiro entry-level lines, and the price reflects it.
Care Instructions: VG10 stainless is low maintenance and easy to live with. Hand wash and dry after use - avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the edge. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials that can chip the edge at high hardness. Free shipping over $100.
Beneath the striking surface is a VG10 stainless core clad in layered Damascus steel and finished with electrolytic coloring that creates the deep black contrast between blade road and edge. At 210mm, the gyuto format handles the full range of daily prep - proteins, vegetables, fish - with the all-purpose capability that has made the Japanese gyuto the chef knife of choice for serious cooks worldwide. The octagonal ebony handle is well-matched to the blade aesthetic and sits comfortably in a pinch grip for extended prep sessions. The distal taper keeps the tip responsive and the balance point falls naturally for both rocking and push-cutting technique. The fit and finish step up noticeably from Tojiro entry-level lines, and the price reflects it.
Care Instructions: VG10 stainless is low maintenance and easy to live with. Hand wash and dry after use - avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the edge. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials that can chip the edge at high hardness. Free shipping over $100.
- Maker: Tojiro
- Location: Sanjo City, Niigata, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless
- Cladding: Damascus Stainless (Electrolytic Black Finish)
- Finish: Black Damascus
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Octagonal Ebony
- Blade Length: 210 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Razor sharp, August 9, 2025Posted By: Ian
14 people found this review helpful
Just got two Tojiro Sakuya knifes and the are the are unlike any knife I’ve used before. Razor sharp out the box super well balanced and very comfortable in the hand. First test I did was making some potato chips and this knife made it like cutting butter.
14 people found this review helpful
Just got two Tojiro Sakuya knifes and the are the are unlike any knife I’ve used before. Razor sharp out the box super well balanced and very comfortable in the hand. First test I did was making some potato chips and this knife made it like cutting butter.
