Sakai Takayuki Homura GUREN Edo Nakiri – Aogami #2 Blue Steel Japanese Vegetable Knife

The Sakai Takayuki Homura GUREN Edo Nakiri is a premium Japanese vegetable knife featuring a hand-forged Aogami #2 Blue Steel blade with a distinctive Kurouchi finish.

The Homura GUREN series represents Sakai Takayuki’s highest level of Kurouchi craftsmanship, inspired by the flames of Sakai’s traditional knife-making heritage. The deeply stamped Homura mark on the blade symbolizes the pride and spirit of Sakai cutlery with over 600 years of history.

This Edo Style Nakiri features a double-bevel blade designed for precise vegetable preparation, including slicing, chopping, and detailed cutting tasks. Its hand-forged construction and convex grind provide excellent cutting performance and a distinctive traditional feel.

The blade is forged in Sakai, Osaka by Master Blacksmith Itsuo Doi, a renowned Sakai craftsman recognized for his expertise in traditional Japanese knife forging.

The knife features a Japanese lacquered oak handle, combining durability, natural beauty, and a comfortable grip for everyday professional use.

Combining rare Aogami #2 Blue Steel, traditional Sakai forging, and unique Kurouchi aesthetics, the Homura GUREN Edo Nakiri is a remarkable example of high-end Japanese knife craftsmanship.

*Blade Length of the Knife defines the length from top edge of the blade(tip) to Root of the steel(Machi), not top edge of the blade(tip) to the end(Ago).

** 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.