Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Honesuki Kaku – High Carbon Japanese Steel Poultry Knife
The Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Honesuki Kaku is a Japanese poultry knife designed for precise chicken preparation and detailed meat processing.
The blade is made from High Carbon Japanese Steel (Nihonkou), offering excellent sharpness, good edge retention, and easy sharpening. It provides an affordable option for users who want to experience the cutting performance and sharpening characteristics of traditional Japanese carbon steel.
The Honesuki Kaku is a specialized Japanese poultry knife designed for breaking down chicken, separating joints, and performing precise cutting around bones. Its compact and sturdy blade shape provides excellent control for detailed poultry preparation.
Compared with larger Garasuki knives, the Honesuki Kaku is designed for more precise work and controlled cutting, making it a popular choice among professional chefs and serious users of Japanese knives.
This model combines traditional Japanese knife design with practical carbon steel performance at an accessible price point.

Main photo images show 15041: 150 mm type.
| Brand | Sakai Takayuki 堺孝行 |
| Blade Type | Honesuki Knife(Kaku type)/Double bevel *Right-biased bevel |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Japanese Steel (SK Steel) |
| Blade Length |
15041: 150 mm/5.9" |
| Handle |
15041: POM Resin with Bolster |
| Option |
Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin |
*Definition of Blade Length:the Length from top edge of the blade to the end.
** This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust.
===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.
2. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchasing.
We cannot accept any return or cancellation, due to such duties unpaid in your country.