Sakai Takayuki knives

Established in 1946, Sakai Takayuki Knives is an esteemed brand name in the Sakai cutlery industry steeped in 600 years of tradition. It is a comprehensive knife maker, producing knives with a wide range of uses including Western-style knives and Japanese-style knives.


Knives are basically composed of steel. Sakai Takayuki knives utilize rust-proof, high quality, steel such as Damascus steel, Uddeholm Swedish steel, and following in the tradition of Japanese swords, Yasuki Hagane White Steel, Blue Steel and other top-class steel. This full line-up of high-quality knives made by veteran knife smiths and craftsmen who produce blade edges continue to meet the needs of chefs in Japan and the rest of the world.

Craftsman of SAKAI TAKAYUKI


Mr. Itsuo Doi : Japanese knife smith



Mr. Norikatsu Nishimura: produced blade edges

Product of Sakai Takayuki knives