Sakai Takayuki Kengata Gyuto 190mm

Specifications

Brand

Sakai Takayuki

Type

Kengata Gyuto knife, an all-round chef's knife with a sword-style tip

Model

474

Blade Length

190 mm

Blade

SG2 powder steel

Handle

desert ironwood

Maker

Sakai Takayuki

Features

190 mm Kengata Gyuto: The blade is 190 mm long in the kengata gyuto shape, an all-round chef's knife with a sword-style tip.

Sg2 powder steel: The listing names SG2 powder steel for the blade, a powder steel that holds a keen edge for a long time.

Desert ironwood Handle: The listing names desert ironwood for the handle.

Hammered (tsuchime) surface: The listing describes hammered (tsuchime) surface, Damascus-pattern blade.

Shipped From Japan: We ship the knife directly from Japan, packed carefully to protect the blade and the handle on the way to you.

Maker-Packed Knife: The knife is supplied in the maker's packaging.

Benefits

A 190 mm kengata gyuto blade for precise cutting: The blade is 190 mm long in the kengata gyuto shape, an all-round chef's knife with a sword-style tip. The listing states the length, so you know how much cutting reach the knife gives you at the board.

A blade of SG2 powder steel chosen for its edge: The listing names SG2 powder steel for the blade, a powder steel that holds a keen edge for a long time. These details tell you exactly what you are getting before you order.

A desert ironwood handle fitted for steady control: The listing names desert ironwood for the handle. It is fitted to the blade so the knife sits steady in your hand through long prep work. These details tell you exactly what you are getting before you order.

A hammered (tsuchime) surface that shapes how the blade looks: The listing describes hammered (tsuchime) surface, Damascus-pattern blade. These details are part of how the blade is made, and they affect how it looks and how it is cared for. These details tell you exactly what you are getting before you order.

A knife we send directly from Japan: We ship the knife directly from Japan, packed carefully to protect the blade and the handle on the way to you. These details tell you exactly what you are getting before you order.

A knife supplied in the maker's packaging: The knife is supplied in the maker's packaging. Keep the blade dry and covered between uses, and sharpen it on a whetstone when the edge softens. These details tell you exactly what you are getting before you order.

How to Use

Cut on a wood or soft plastic board

Wash after use

Dry the blade fully

Resharpen when the edge softens

Who Is This For

The Craft-Knife Cook: You want a fine kengata gyuto from a Japanese blade maker, built for steady and careful work at the board. A poorly shaped blade makes precise work slow and tiring, and that is not your fault. Our kengata gyuto gives you a 190 mm blade of SG2 powder steel and a desert ironwood handle. The listing describes the knife in detail, and every figure here comes from it. Choose it when you work with the long, precise reach of a proper kengata gyuto, and you will have the facts you need before you order.

Product Story

We offer this knife from a maker rooted in Sakai, the Osaka city known for its blade-making tradition. The listing presents a 190 mm kengata gyuto of SG2 powder steel with a desert ironwood handle, hammered (tsuchime) surface, Damascus-pattern blade. The listing gives the blade length in millimetres, so you can judge the reach of the knife at your board before you order it from us. It arrives in the maker's packaging. We describe only what the listing, the maker's pages and the product photos show.

What's Inside

• Kengata Gyuto 190 mm knife

Care Guide

Storage: Store dry at room temperature, about 20 C (68 F), in a drawer with a blade guard or in a knife block, away from moisture.

Shelf Life: Durable kitchen tool with no expiry date.

Important: The blade is very sharp. Keep out of reach of children. Wash by hand and dry right after use, and avoid bones, frozen food and prying. Store with the edge covered. Do not use a dishwasher.

Ingredients and Materials

Sg2 powder steel: Blade material

Desert ironwood: Handle material

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our 190 mm kengata gyuto is an all-round chef's knife with a sword-style tip. The blade is SG2 powder steel. The handle is desert ironwood. We ship the knife directly from Japan in the maker's packaging. Wash and dry the blade by hand after use. It comes in the maker's packaging.