Sanjo City has been producing some of Japan most reliable knives for generations, and Tojiro is one of its most recognized exports. The SAKUYA line represents their more premium production tier - VG10 core steel, layered Damascus cladding, and a jet-black electrolytic finish that gives the blade its striking two-tone appearance. Matsumura-san and his team build these at Tojiro newer Sanjo facility, and the step up in fit and finish from the entry lines is visible immediately.
At 130mm, this petty covers the versatile middle ground between a paring knife and a full utility blade - long enough to work at the board for proteins and produce, short enough to use in hand for peeling, trimming, and detail tasks that a full-length chef knife cannot reach comfortably. The VG10 core holds an edge well and sharpens readily on quality water stones, and the dark Damascus cladding with polished crescent edge gives this small knife an appearance that sits well above its size. The octagonal ebony handle is a clean, comfortable fit for both pinch and handle grips, and the overall package is as refined as anything in the Tojiro lineup.
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.
At 130mm, this petty covers the versatile middle ground between a paring knife and a full utility blade - long enough to work at the board for proteins and produce, short enough to use in hand for peeling, trimming, and detail tasks that a full-length chef knife cannot reach comfortably. The VG10 core holds an edge well and sharpens readily on quality water stones, and the dark Damascus cladding with polished crescent edge gives this small knife an appearance that sits well above its size. The octagonal ebony handle is a clean, comfortable fit for both pinch and handle grips, and the overall package is as refined as anything in the Tojiro lineup.
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: 130 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Razor sharp, August 9, 2025Posted By: Ian
17 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
17 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
