Sakai Takayuki makes a wide variety of knives at every price point. Using a high carbon stainless steel called TUS, these knives offer nice edge grinds and durable steel in a nice package with attractive pakka wood handles finished in a rustic manner. If you want a good-bang-for-the-buck, Japanese knife these should be strongly considered.
Maker: Aoki Hamono
Brand: Sakai Takayuki TUS
Construction: Mono Steel/Stamped
Location: Sakai, Japan
Steel Type: TUS (high carbon stainless steel)
Edge: Double Bevel (50/50 @ 12 Degrees each side)
HRC: 59
Handle: Pakka Wood
Type: Sujihiki
Weight: 6.0 oz (170 g)
Edge Length: 272 mm
Total Length: 392 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 40 mm
