Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren Wa-Petty 150mm (5.9")
$250.00
Product Description
The Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren Wa-Petty 150mm (5.9") represents the best of Japanese knives, hand-forged by master blacksmiths with a focus on precision and durability. Part of the renowned Homura Guren series, this petty knife offers exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and balance. Its 150mm (5.9") blade is designed for intricate tasks such as slicing vegetables, fruits, and smaller cuts of meat, making it a versatile choice for both home cooks and professional chefs. The octagonal Wa-style wooden handle ensures a comfortable left or right-handed grip and superb control, while the high-carbon steel type used for the blade ensures long-lasting sharpness. With a carefully considered blade height and length, this knife is ideal for detailed cutting tasks that demand precision and care.
Why We Love It
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Blade Material: High-carbon steel for long-lasting sharpness
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Blade Length: 150mm (5.9") is compact but still highly versatile
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Handle: Octagonal Wa-style wooden handle for control and comfort
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Blade Height: Ideal for precision cutting tasks
Brand Information
Sakai Takayuki has a legacy spanning over 600 years, crafting premium Japanese knives that are known for their sharpness, durability, and attention to detail.
- Specifications
| Handle material | Burnt Oak |
| Blade length | 150 mm (5.9") |
| Thickness at spine | 3 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.9 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
| Weight |
3.2oz / 92g |
Use & Care
Usage Tips
The Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren excels in precision tasks, such as slicing fruits, vegetables, and trimming delicate cuts of meat. Its balanced blade height and sharp edge make cutting effortless and precise.
Care Instructions
Hand wash the knife immediately after use and dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth. To maintain the sharpness of its high-carbon steel type, sharpen the blade regularly with a whetstone, and avoid using it on hard or frozen items.
FAQs
What makes the Homura Guren series different from other Japanese knives? It features high-carbon steel type for superior sharpness and a well-balanced octagonal handle for enhanced control.
Is this knife suitable for professional use? Yes, the Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren is favored by chefs worldwide for its precision and craftsmanship.
What tasks is this knife best suited for? The Wa-Petty knife type is perfect for precision tasks like trimming and slicing smaller ingredients.
Specifications
| Handle material | Burnt Oak |
| Blade length | 150 mm (5.9") |
| Thickness at spine | 3 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.9 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62 |
| Bevel / Edge | Double (50/50) |
| Weight |
3.2oz / 92g |
Use & Care
Usage Tips
The Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren excels in precision tasks, such as slicing fruits, vegetables, and trimming delicate cuts of meat. Its balanced blade height and sharp edge make cutting effortless and precise.
Care Instructions
Hand wash the knife immediately after use and dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth. To maintain the sharpness of its high-carbon steel type, sharpen the blade regularly with a whetstone, and avoid using it on hard or frozen items.
FAQs
What makes the Homura Guren series different from other Japanese knives? It features high-carbon steel type for superior sharpness and a well-balanced octagonal handle for enhanced control.
Is this knife suitable for professional use? Yes, the Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren is favored by chefs worldwide for its precision and craftsmanship.
What tasks is this knife best suited for? The Wa-Petty knife type is perfect for precision tasks like trimming and slicing smaller ingredients.