Sakai Takayuki Japanese knives arrive on our site! Sakai Takayuki is a company based in Sakai, Japan, as its name suggests. Founded in the 1950s, the company boasts extensive expertise in the art of knifemaking. Indeed, the Sakai region is known as one of the strongholds in this field, as it was here that samurai katanas were forged in the past. The blacksmiths of yesteryear have passed on their know-how from generation to generation, and Sakai Takayuki has inherited it. The brand offers you quality Japanese knives that combine modern visuals with traditional manufacturing techniques. If you choose a knife from the sakai takayuki kurokage range, for example, you'll enjoy a hammered Japanese knife whose San Maï blade has a VG10 steel core. The brand also manufactures a number of handcrafted knives, such as the sakai takayuki homura guren range. Here again, the steel used is of the highest quality, Aogami #2 carbon steel with 1.2% carbon. The handles of Sakai Takayuki knives are not to be outdone: the brand uses noble materials such as burnt oak, or gives the handles traditional finishes such as Urushi lacquer. Choosing a sakai takayuki knife means opting for a sharp, durable knife that won't need regular sharpening. From the santoku knife to the sujihiki, not forgetting the kiritsuke, there's something for every cook and every need!