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 - Deba

The Deba (出刃) is a sturdy and wide Japanese-style kitchen knife with a thick spine and a sharp blade edge that is pointed at the tip. It is traditionally used for cleaning, filleting and beheading whole fish.

About the Series - Grand Chef

The Grand Chef series is a collection of high-quality knives that have been crafted with a rich history of 600 years in Sakai, Japan, by Aoki Hamono. These knives are made from the highest-grade Swedish stainless steel by Bohler-Uddeholm.

This series' knives are known for their durability and razor-sharp edges. The blade is entirely made of this special stainless steel alloy, which has very low impurities, is highly rust-resistant, and offers exceptional sharpness. The knives are hardened to about HRC 61~62, ensuring that they last a very long time.

About the Steel - Swedish Steel

Swedish steel, which could be the AEB-L, Sandvik 19C27, or UX-10 used by Misono. They are generally easy to sharpen and popular among some makers due to its predictable nature.

Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Japanese Chefs Western Deba 240mm	$226.99	Sold by Hocho Knife	Ships from Japan
Sakai Takayuki/Grand Chef,Sweden BOHLER-UDDEHOLM Special alloy Steel,Yo-Deba Knife (240mm/9.4")	$298.67	Sold by Amazon Canada	Ships from Canada

Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Swedish Steel Deba 240mm

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Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Japanese Chefs Western Deba 240mm

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