About the Maker - Aoki Hamono

Established in 1947, Aoki Hamono Seisakushi Co. (青木刃物製作所) produces under the brand name "Sakai Takayuki (堺孝行)". Their products maintains the traditional skills of Sakai's Japanese knives and demonstrate the skills of world class masters.

About the Shape - Santoku

The Santoku (三徳) is a versatile multi-use Japanese knife, famous for the translation of its name, ‘three virtues’. The three virtues are said to refer to the Santoku’s versatility in use for chopping, slicing and dicing, or the primary range of ingredients that it can be used for: fish, meat and vegetables.

About the Steel - Aogami Super

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) Super steel has the highest amount of carbon among the Aogami steels meaning the greatest hardness and edge retention. Many knife makers see this steel as one of the best steels to work with. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Tsuchime

Tsuchime (槌目) refers to a hammered finish. This could be a result from the forging process or be added/hand-hammered by the blacksmith to create an indented and unique finish.

Sakai Takayuki Aogami Super Tsuchime Santoku 160mm

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