⚡️Sakai Takayuki Kasumi White Steel #3 (Prone to Rust) Deba 15cm、16.5cm、18cm Magnolia Round Handle⚡
🔥Brand: #Sakai Takayuki Knife
🔪YouTube (Knife Showcase Video): https://youtu.be/dEZMuUJ0ddE
🔪Knife Type: Deba
🔪Steel: White Steel #3 (Prone to Rust)
🔪Size: 18cm
🔪Handle: Magnolia Round Handle
🔪Saya: Additional purchase available (various materials to choose from)
🔪Thickness: ≈6mm、7.3mm、8.1mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈4.9cm、5.1cm、5.3cm
🔪Weight: ≈244g、312、345g
Brand Introduction
⭕️Sakai Takayuki: A brand from Aoki Hamono Seisakusho, inheriting over 600 years of Sakai blacksmith craftsmanship. Sakai City is one of Japan's top three knife-making regions, initially known for crafting samurai swords. By the 16th century, it began producing high-quality hand-forged kitchen knives to meet the demand for tobacco leaf cutters, eventually becoming a monopoly under the Edo Shogunate.
Sakai Takayuki's forging techniques emphasize repeated hammering of soft iron and steel to achieve sharpness and durability. The brand offers a wide variety of knives, including single-bevel, double-bevel, Japanese, and Western-style knives, exported to over 100 countries worldwide, gaining popularity among professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts.
In recent years, the "Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery & Lounge" has blended knives, art, and culinary experiences, allowing visitors to gain deeper insight into Japanese craftsmanship and knife culture, contributing to the global prominence of Sakai's forging artistry.
Material Introduction
Shirogami #3 is a type of Japanese high-carbon steel known for its purity and low impurity content. With a hardness of approximately HRC 55, it is relatively soft, making it easy to sharpen and maintain. It is often used in honyaki processing, showcasing unique and beautiful blade patterns, and is highly regarded by craftsmen and knife enthusiasts. However, Shirogami #3 knives are relatively rare in the market, and many products may not explicitly mention the steel in their names, instead emphasizing sharpening techniques or design features. Therefore, understanding the steel's origin and craftsmanship is important when selecting a knife. For those who value easy maintenance, excellent sharpness, and traditional aesthetics, Shirogami #3 is a great choice.
Knife Model Introduction
⭕️Deba: Also known as a poultry knife, it features a single-bevel design with a thick and heavy blade, similar to a Chinese cleaver. It is primarily used for filleting fish, separating meat from bones, and is also suitable for processing chicken and poultry bones. However, for harder bones like pork ribs, it is recommended to use a traditional cleaver to avoid damaging the blade.