Houchou no Sakaitoku | Ajikiri Sakai Cutlery Shirogami #2 Hammered Finish Buffalo Horn Handle
■Specifications
Steel: White #2 steel core
Finish: Hammered
Handle: Round buffalo horn
Blade length: 150mm
Blade type: Single Edge
■Recommended for those who:
Often fillet relatively small fish
Want to fillet fish they've caught themselves
Want a sharp single-edge knife
Find deba knives heavy and difficult to use
■Features of this knife
Uses Yasugi White #2 steel as the core, providing long-lasting sharpness
Features a hammered finish, giving it a distinctive look
The steel blade is prone to rust
White #2 steel is easy to sharpen and maintain
The round buffalo horn wooden handle provides a comfortable grip
Its moderate weight allows the blade to easily cut into ingredients without excessive force, making it suitable for processing larger fish
■Why we carry this knife
These knives are produced by skilled artisans in Sakai through a division of labor.
Each knife is finished by specialists in forging, blade sharpening, handle attachment, and other processes.
Sakai has a 600-year history of knife-making techniques.
Sakai-uchi hamono are designated as traditional crafts.
At Japan Knife TOKU, we actually visit the workshops in Sakai to observe and experience the manufacturing process.
By experiencing the artisans' work firsthand and resonating with their philosophy, we continue to offer their products.
■After-sales support
Purchasing a knife is not the end of the journey.
Japan Knife TOKU offers actual re-sharpening and repair services, and you can consult us about maintenance after purchase.
For those who wish to sharpen their own knives, sharpening classes are available at our store.
■ Frequently Asked Questions
・Can I use a steel knife even if it's my first time?
Even if you've only used stainless steel knives before, you can use this without any problem.
・How to care for it
After use, wash with a neutral detergent, then wipe off moisture with a dry cloth before storing.
Wiping off moisture helps prevent rust.
・There are no shops near me that offer resharpening services.
Japan Knife TOKU accepts resharpening requests by mail.
Please make a request from the resharpening service page.
・Can I have a name engraved for a gift?
A separate fee for name engraving will be charged, but name engraving by laser is possible.
Please specify the text to be engraved on the cart page.
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Sakai Toku's Commitment and Goal
Sakai Toku sells a wide selection of kitchen knives from all over Japan,
with a focus on "Sakai Uchihamono” made in Sakai City, Osaka.
We are committed to the quality of our knives,
and we hope that more and more people will experience the charm of our knives,
which are carefully crafted one by one,We are selling our knives directly from the makers.
so that we can offer the best quality knives,
We purchase knives directly from the manufacturers to realize reasonable prices.
We also provide after-sales service to ensure that our knives are not disposable,
but can be used for a long time by having them resharpened, We also offer after-sales service.
We can resharpen them at shop and by mail or at our affiliated stores nationwide.
We also offer after-sales service for those who are not sure if they are able to perform maintenance by themselves.
We hope that you will find your favorite one and use it for a long time.
About "TOKU"
Sakai City is home to the Nintoku Imperial Mausoleum, which has been registered as a World Heritage site.
The character for "TOKU" used in the tomb of Emperor Nintoku includes the words "acquired character,"
"socially valuable quality." "desirable attitude that broadly influences others," and "desirable attitude,
The word "TOKU" used in the tomb of Emperor Nintoku means "acquired character,"
"a socially valuable quality," and "a desirable attitude that broadly influences others.
The word "virtue" used in the imperial tomb has the meaning of “acquired character," "socially valuable quality."
and "desirable attitude that broadly influences others.
We believe this character is suitable for people around the world to know and use Sakai kitchen knives,
We decided to use the character "Toku" (virtue) as the name of the knife.panese Kitchen Knife
The logo is based on the motif of the tomb of Emperor Nintoku, with the character "Toku" designed in his own handwriting.
We wish everyone who purchases our products will be blessed with "Toku".
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