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 - ZA-18

ZA-18 is a type of cobalt stainless steel developed by Aichi Steel Corp. It was designed to outperform its rival, Takefu VG10 steel. The steel is used in the knife industry to make high-end Japanese kitchen knives, but its properties are also suitable for folding and fixed knives due to its excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance.

About the Finish - Damascus

Damascus or "Modern Damascus" finish refers to the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Suminagashi (墨流し) which literally translates to "floating ink" is another word used for the finish.

Sakai Takayuki ZA-18 Damascus Gyuto 230mm

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