Japan Knife TOKU | Yanagiba knife SK-5 Poplar handle Left-handed
This knife is used to cut fish fillets into sashimi.
You can probably guess what it is when you say it is used to cut a block of red tuna.
Or, it is used to divide fish fillets into smaller pieces for sashimi or carpaccio.
The blade length is 210mm, which is just right for home use.
Single-edged left-handed ones are usually more expensive than right-handed ones, but this product is affordable at the same price as the right-handed one.
SK-5 represents the steel material.
Because it is made of steel, it is prone to rust, but you can prevent rust by drying it after use.
The handle is made of poplar, which is a light material.
Sakai knives are made by craftsmen who work in a division of labor: blacksmiths, sharpeners, inscribers, and handle-attachers.
These are masterpieces made by craftsmen with high skills and pride.
Material: SK-5
Handle: Poplar
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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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