180mm Gyuto – Sakai Takayuki (堺孝行)
Specs
Blade length: 180mm
Overall length: 310mm
Weight: 157g
Construction: San Mai (VG-10 stainless core, softer stainless cladding)
Handle: Western yo-handle, pakkawood with rivets
Maker’s mark: 堺孝行 (Sakai Takayuki) ・ V金10号 (VG-10 steel) ・ 割込 (Warikomi, laminated construction)
Origin: Sakai, Japan
About This Knife
This gyuto comes from Sakai Takayuki (堺孝行), one of the best-known knife makers out of Sakai, Japan’s historic blacksmithing hub. Stamped V金10号 (VG-10 steel), the blade features a stainless core prized for its fine grain structure, strong edge retention, and balance between sharpness and durability.
The 割込 (Warikomi) mark indicates San Mai construction — a hard VG-10 core steel clad in softer stainless for toughness and ease of maintenance. At 180mm, this gyuto is slightly shorter than the more common 210mm size, making it quick, agile, and easy to handle in tighter prep spaces without sacrificing versatility.
At just 157g, it’s lightweight and balanced, with the classic Western yo-handle providing comfort and stability. Delivered in its original wooden presentation box with guarantee paperwork, this knife carries both the performance Sakai Takayuki is known for and the presentation quality that makes it gift-ready.
Why We Love It
Sharp, reliable, and beautifully presented, this 180mm gyuto embodies what makes Sakai Takayuki such a trusted name. Perfect for cooks who want professional Japanese quality in a slightly more compact package.
