Vintage Sakai Takayuki Funayuki Knife 170mm Carbon Steel Original Box 2135

Experience a vintage Sakai Takayuki Funayuki - a 170mm carbon steel all-rounder built for everyday kitchen tasks, crafted in Japan and presented in its original box.

The Specs

• Brand: Sakai Takayuki
• Condition: Second hand
• Steel: Carbon Steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Bevel: Single bevel
• Blade length: 170mm
• Total length: 310mm
• Handle: Magnolia Wood
• Construction: Fully forged, half tang
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Includes: Original box

The Sakai Takayuki Story

Sakai Takayuki is one of Sakai's most respected cutlery houses, with roots going back to 1932 under the Aoki family. Operating from Sakai in Osaka Prefecture - Japan's knife-making capital for over 600 years - the brand is celebrated for its single-bevel Japanese knives. The Funayuki - literally "for going to sea" - is a traditional Japanese utility knife that bridges the gap between a Deba and a general-purpose chef's knife. Lighter and more nimble than a Deba, it handles fish, meat, and vegetables with equal ease, making it one of the most versatile knives in the Japanese kitchen. This 170mm carbon steel example is a practical, everyday workhorse in excellent second-hand condition, and comes in its original box - a rare find for collectors and working cooks alike.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Do not use a honing rod - single-bevel blades require professional sharpening
• Sharpen on a whetstone or send to a professional sharpener
• Store in a knife block or on a magnetic strip