Sakai Takayuki Zangetsu Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm rprice-250-550 then striking out on his

then striking out on his own

from tweezers and tongs

began practising his trade in 1975

Naniwa Hibiki stones are a must-have for serious sharpening nerds

which he can push to the absolute limits of hardness due entirely to his knifemaking genius and a few top-secret techniques

Sakai Takayuki Zangetsu Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm rprice-250-550 then striking out on hisThe takobiki is a shape designed for octopus, or "tako" in Japanese. While their original purpose may be for eight legged creatures, this shape excels at any job a yanagiba could do, from delicate sashimi slicing to ultra thin carpaccio and tataki. About Sakai Takayuki Sakai Takayuki is well known as the largest knife maker in Sakai. The company hosts a number of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work together to create a huge array of knives. Although