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 packawood 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)
Blade Spine Thickness : 2mm
Edge: Double Bevel (50/50 @ 12 Degrees each side)
HRC: 59
Handle: Pakkawood
Type: Gyuto
Weight: 9oz / 254g
Blade Length: 272mm
Overall Length: 398mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.3mm
Blade Height at Heel: 54mm
