Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Grand Chef Swedish Steel-stn Gyuto 240mm Magnolia HandleSakai Takayuki Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality. Specifications: Knife Type: Gyuto Steel Type: Swedish Steel stn (Stain resistant steel) Blade Hardness: HRC 58 60 Blade Type: Double edged blade Blade Length: 240mm (9. 4") Blade

Blade Length: 270mm

Sukenari has been certified to create 'Honyaki' knives that are unserpassed in their edge retention and durability as well as their cutting edge

From a young age Kitaoka began learning his craft from his father and now specializes in traditional single bevel knives

Turnaround time is 1-3 weeks

Though more expensive than any other stones

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto

Weight: 160g (5

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Sakai Takayuki

Steel Type: Japanese Steel (ZCD-U) (Carbon Steel

Shitan is one of the hardest

Sprinkle a little water only when sharpening