Byakko - 300mm Sakimaru Takobiki by Kenji TogashiByakko (, the White Tiger) is an artisan Yanagiba slicer line from Sakai Takayuki, forged by master Kenji Tongashi. The White 1 steel gives the sharpest edge among the commonly available Japanese carbon steels, and is very easy to sharpen. The Byakko series comes standard with a ebony handle, black bufflao ferrule and end cap. About Kenji Togashi Kenji Tongashi received his skilled traditional craftsman award in 1991, which recognizes the best Sakai

no more harsh edge

White 2 carbon steel is reactive and requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

the mighty iPhone is made in China as well :)

This Tokujou line represents an intermediate level WA honcho from Sakai Takayuki

the knife pairs this blade with a D-shaped ho wood handle and black buffalo horn ferrule that is pre-installed specifically for left-hand operation

lathe instead of CNC machines) to an unmatched level of detail and accuracy

427mm  Tip to Heel Length

The INOX chuka is made of high quality stainless steel

0 mm  Steel White 2 with iron clad

The Sakai Takayuki White 2 Tokujou Deba 150mm is a single-bevel Japanese fish knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a traditional tool for butchering fish and splitting smaller bones

the Hyper line is splash and has absoutely no loading

without the not-so-useful nagura and comes with a “removable” base (the box) rather than a permanently mounted to a base