[General Features]
This Ginmaki Mirrored Honyaki series is the TOP line of Sakai Takayuki brand by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Japan.
The mirror finished Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) Steel Knife is made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives.
Its blade is made through Honyaki process, so the edge gets very hard and retains its sharpness for a long time.
The honyaki knives cannot be mass-produced. They are primarily for professional chefs and for the most important person because of the highest quality traditional-style Japanese knives.
Speaking to the handle, the beautiful Pure-Silver Ring and the Buffalo Tsuba (bolster) equipped to the Ebony Wood handle represent high-quality and excellent durability, that means made for professional originally.
The handle shape of Japanese-Style Octagonal figure fits better comfortably to your hand.
(Please be noted that the buffalo tsuba (bolster) is a natural product that may possibly be different from the image in color.)
In addition, the premium Paulownia (Kiri) Wood Box and high-end Brocade (Nishiki) Cloth Bag are included. The knife is inserted into the Brocade (Nishiki) Cloth Bag which you put in the Paulownia Wood Box.
That is sure to be the greatest gift that you have likely never seen. It is highly recommended for Gift as well as for your better cooking experience.
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Aoki Hamono Co.,Ltd. (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : High Carbon Steel [Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) 2 steel], Honyaki processed
- Blade Surface: Mirror Finished
- Handle Material : Japanese-Style Octagonal Ebony Wood with Pure-Silver Ring and Buffalo Tsuba
- Saya : Premier Ebony Saya Cover comes with the knife
- Knife Bag : high-end Brocade (Nishiki) Cloth Bag
- Box : premium Paulownia (Kiri) Wood Box
- Knife Type : Yanagiba(Sashimi)
- Blade Length : 300mm (11.8in.)
- Total Length : 450mm (17.7in.)
- Weight : 250g
- Blade Edge : Single edged (for Right-handed persons)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge | Blade Steel |
| ST-00900 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 300mm (11.8in.) | 450mm (17.7in.) | 250g | Single edged | White Seel |
| ST-00901 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 330mm (13.0in.) | 485mm (19.1in.) | 315g | Single edged | White Seel |
| ST-00905 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 300mm (11.8in.) | 450mm (17.7in.) | 250g | Single edged | Blue Steel |
| ST-00906 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 330mm (13.0in.) | 485mm (19.1in.) | 315g | Single edged | Blue Steel |
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern and size may differ because each product is handmade.
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
*** The blade surface is protected with silicon oil or vinyl-coating to prevent rust and scratches, which sometimes looks a kind of fouling but never affect the blade itself. Please remove the protective-surface coating before use.
[about Sakai Takayuki]
Sakai Takayuki Knives by Aoki Hamono Seisakusho Co.,Ltd. has been cultivated through a long 600-year history in Sakai which is a city known best as a home of cutlery for the professionals in Japan. Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box. We highly recommend you to once experience the Takayuki quality.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
