195mm Sakai Takayuki Usuba – Right-Handed, Single Bevel
Specs:
Blade length: 195mm
Overall length: 360mm
Weight: 256g
Style: Usuba (single bevel, right-handed)
Steel: Likely White #2 or similar carbon steel core (traditional Sakai usuba construction)
Maker/Brand: Sakai Takayuki (堺孝行)
Handle: Ho wood wa-handle with buffalo horn ferrule
Origin: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Condition: Brand new in original presentation box
Crafted in Sakai, Japan’s historic knife-making hub, this right-handed usuba carries the mark of Sakai Takayuki (堺孝行) — a name synonymous with professional-grade Japanese cutlery.
The usuba is a traditional single-bevel vegetable knife used in kaiseki cuisine for precision cuts, katsuramuki (rotary peeling), and fine vegetable work. This example is substantial at 195mm and 256 grams, giving it a confident, weighted feel that excels in professional hands.
The buffalo horn ferrule and ho wood wa-handle complete the classic build, offering balance and durability while highlighting the refined presentation. The ornate box and guarantee seal mark this as a professional-grade piece from one of Sakai’s most respected makers.
A serious tool for chefs who want to explore the precision of traditional Japanese vegetable knives. With its size, weight, and Sakai pedigree, this usuba is as much a collector’s piece as it is a working blade, offering a window into the highest traditions of Japanese cutlery.
