Sakai Takayuki Sanpou Gyuto 240mm cladding-soft-iron Joy in a blade

Joy in a blade

They are a sturdy knife with a thick spine and can be used for heavier tasks such as fish heads but not for meat bones or you risk chipping

Hand forged damascus using an incredible 250 layers of steel and paired with a classic octagonal wa handle made from ebony and finished with nickel rings and white buffalo bolster and heel this is without question

bold and ready to go - the right handed only single bevel kiritsuke deba is a the perfect tool for breaking down fish

This knife is one of a limited batch of Simon's "Trash project" made for us in July 2024 with a 135Cr3 core clad in soft iron salvaged from a Scottish farm and fitted with an octagonal bog oak handle

Sakai Takayuki Sanpou Gyuto 240mm cladding-soft-iron Joy in a bladeA real stunner, the Sanpou gyuto is a classy workhorse with a quality edge, plenty of height, thick spine and profile and a understated but classy kasumi finish.