Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Sujihiki – High Carbon Japanese Steel Slicing Knife
The Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Sujihiki is a Japanese Carbon Steel slicing knife designed for smooth and precise cutting of meat, fish, and other ingredients.
The blade is made from High Carbon Japanese Steel (Nihonkou), offering excellent sharpness, good edge retention, and easy sharpening. It provides an affordable way to experience the unique cutting performance and sharpening feel of traditional carbon steel knives.
The Sujihiki is a traditional Japanese slicing knife with a long, narrow blade designed for smooth pull-cutting. It is ideal for slicing roasts, meats, fish, and other ingredients where clean cuts and presentation quality are important.
Compared with higher-grade carbon steels such as Aogami #2 (Blue Steel #2), Nihonkou offers a more accessible option while maintaining the characteristic sharpness and responsiveness of Japanese carbon steel.
This long-selling Sakai Takayuki series is an excellent choice for chefs and home users who want practical performance and the unique experience of maintaining a carbon steel knife.

| Brand | Sakai Takayuki 堺孝行 |
| Blade Type | Sujihiki (Japanese Slicing Knife) /Double bevel |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Japanese Steel (SK Steel) 日本鋼 |
| Blade Length |
15022: 210 mm/8.3" |
| Handle | POM Resin with Bolster (210 mm /240 mm / 270 mm) Reinforced Wood with Bolster (300 mm) |
| 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.