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 - Gyuto

The Gyuto (牛刀) is a type of Japanese kitchen knife that has a double-bevel blade, meaning it is sharpened on both sides. It is similar to the western-style chef’s knife, but it is usually thinner, lighter, and sharper. The name Gyuto means “cow sword” in Japanese, because it was originally used for slicing beef.

About the Steel - SK Steel

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the SK series (SK-5, SK-4, SK-3) is a lower end carbon steel with the lowest carbon content (#5 with the least carbon content while $3 with the most) among other offerings from the same manufacturer.

About the Finish - Migaki

Migaki (磨き) means polished but not necessarily as finely polished like a mirror finish. The finish gives knives a minimalist and elegant look though the degree of polishing varies from one blacksmith to the next.

Sakai Takayuki SK Steel Migaki Gyuto 270mm

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