Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Wa Gyuto – Swedish Stainless Steel Japanese Style Chef’s Knife with Octagonal Buffalo Horn Handle
The Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Wa Gyuto is a Japanese-style variation of the classic Grand Chef series, featuring the same premium Swedish stainless steel used in the original Western-handled model.
This knife retains the excellent sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance of Bohler-Uddeholm Swedish steel, known for its high-quality performance in professional kitchens.
The key difference lies in the traditional Japanese Wa-style handle, upgraded to an octagonal buffalo horn and wood construction, offering a more traditional grip, improved balance, and enhanced control preferred in Japanese culinary environments.
This combination of Western steel performance and Japanese handle design makes it a versatile chef’s knife suitable for both professional chefs and users who prefer traditional Japanese handling.
Main photo images show 240 mm's.
| Brand | Sakai Takayuki 堺孝行 |
| Blade Type | WA Gyuto(Japanese Style Chef's Knife)/Double bevel |
| Series | Grand Chef WA |
| Blade Material |
Swedish Special Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length | 10613: 240 mm/9.4" 10614: 270 mm/10.6" 10615: 300 mm/11.8" |
| Handle | Magnolia Wood Handle with Buffalo Horn Bolster *Color may vary, due to natural products. |
| Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin |
Definition of Blade Length: the Length from top edge of the blade(tip) to Root of the steel, not top edge of the blade(tip) to the end(Ago).
===IMPORTANT notes before purchase!!!===
1.Import duties, taxes(VAT, GST, etc.) and Handling Charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
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We cannot accept any return or cancellation, due to such duties unpaid in your country.