Knives from Sakai Aoki Hamono (JAPAN)

Aoki Hamono's Sakai Takayuki knives have a tradition dating back 600 years in the city of Sakai, known as the centre of Japanese knife making. This brand is one of the most prestigious in Japanese knife making, where highly skilled craftsmen and blacksmiths use traditional Japanese technology to create beautiful and exceptionally effective kitchen knives. The precision craftsmanship and attention to quality has carried over into modern kitchen knife manufacturing, making Sakai Takayuki one of the most famous Japanese knife manufacturers in the world.

Sakai Takayuki works with renowned masters such as blacksmiths Itsuo Doi and Kenji Togashi, as well as sharpening experts from the Yamatsuka family. Their own workshop combines craftsmanship with a passion for making knives for both professional chefs and home users. Each knife is meticulously hand-ground to ensure it is perfectly sharp right out of the box. Testing the quality of Takayuki knives is definitely worthwhile.