Sakai Takayuki Zangetsu Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm rprice-250-550 began practising his trade in

began practising his trade in 1975

gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias and “gyuto” even translates to “cow sword”

then striking out on his own

Naniwa Hibiki stones are a must-have for serious sharpening nerds

Typically finished with a Western-style riveted handle

Sakai Takayuki Zangetsu Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm rprice-250-550 began practising his trade inThe takobiki is a shape designed for octopus, or "tako" in Japanese. While their original purpose may be for eight legged creatures, this shape excels at any job a yanagiba could do, from delicate sashimi slicing to ultra thin carpaccio and tataki. About Sakai Takayuki Sakai Takayuki is well known as the largest knife maker in Sakai. The company hosts a number of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work together to create a huge array of knives. Although