Sakai Takayuki Doi Blue Steel Homura Petty 150mm (5.9")
$359.00
Product Description
For over 70 years, the Doi family has produced some of the finest hand-forged knives to come out of Japan. Chubo is honored to offer this extremely limited collection, crafted for Sakai Takayuki by Itsuo Doi, son of legendary blacksmith Keijiro Doi.
The blades are forged from Aogami 2 Blue steel with carbon cladding and sharpened to a double-sided 50/50 edge. Handles are meticulously crafted from Japanese yew with a water buffalo horn bolster. These knives come with a lacquer saya blade cover.
Please note: This knife is made from carbon steel, which gets incredibly sharp and is easy to sharpen but requires additional maintenance. This knife should be kept clean and dry at all times and oiled when not in use for an extended amount of time. Carbon knives can be reactive with high acid foods.
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
- Use & Care
| Handle material | Japanese Yew with Water Buffalo Bolster |
| 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) |
Usage Tips
The Sakai Takayuki Homura 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.
Specifications
| Handle material | Japanese Yew with Water Buffalo Bolster |
| 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) |
Use & Care
Usage Tips
The Sakai Takayuki Homura 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.