Vintage Sakai Ryujin Funayuki Knife 150mm High-Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2263

Experience the Dragon God of Sakai Bladesmithing

Forged in Sakai - Japan's legendary 600-year cutlery capital - this Vintage Sakai Ryujin (堺竜神) Funayuki 150mm channels the power of the mythological Dragon God of the seas. The Funayuki ("boat going") is the traditional Japanese fisherman's all-rounder: agile enough for scaling and gutting at sea, precise enough for sashimi prep and vegetable work on the dock. A collector-grade piece of authentic Sakai craftsmanship.

The Specs

• Steel: Japanese high-carbon steel
• Blade type: Funayuki (single bevel, right-handed)
• Blade length: 150mm
• Handle: Wood (wa-style)
• Brand: Sakai Ryujin (堺竜神)
• Origin: Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
• Condition: Pre-owned, vintage
• SKU: 2263

Heritage

Ryujin (竜神) translates to "Dragon God" - the powerful ruler of the seas in Japanese mythology, capable of controlling tides and taking human form. The Sakai Ryujin marque carries this symbolism into every blade: these knives were built for the demanding, salt-spray conditions of professional fishing and coastal food trade. Sakai has produced Japan's finest single-bevel blades for over 600 years, and the Funayuki profile emerged as the fisherman's trusted companion - a single-bevel blade that handles the full sequence from whole fish to plated sashimi with minimal knife changes. The hollow-ground Urasuki back eliminates food friction for clean, tearless cuts.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone on the flat (ura) side only - single-bevel geometry
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer