Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Santoku yu-kurosaki Every inch of this sakimaru

Every inch of this sakimaru sujihiki is a work of art

The large and well balanced gyuto is not only light and nimble

you can really get a sense of the fact that it was hand-made in a forge

Originally created to help teach children how to safely use and handle small knives for crafting and jobs like sharpening pencils but they're incredibly versatile around the house and workshop

The cutting edge though will take on a patina as it is carbon steel but we like that

Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Santoku yu-kurosaki Every inch of this sakimaruThere's a good reason this is one of our best selling knives with its beautiful high polish hammer finish and great sharpness straight out of the box the santoku is a perfect all round chef knife for everyone from home cook to professional chef. An excellent all rounder and one we'd recommend as a good first Japanese knife or addition to an existing collection.