Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai (2 layer) Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm Mirror PolishThis Sukenari SG2 Ni mai Sakimaru Takobiki is a 330mm single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a stainless Kanto style slicer with a rounded tip. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, this blade features SG2 powdered steel clad in stainless steel with a mirror polish finish. The sakimaru profile combines the straight edge of a traditional takohiki with a gently rounded tip, facilitating clean uninterrupted

slightly curved spine

it is easy to maintain and resists corrosion during food preparation

Handle Design: D-shaped ho wood handle

The Kamagata profile includes a curved tip suited for intricate peeling tasks and detailed vegetable preparation within Japanese cuisine

the swirling grain mixed with the undyed part of the grain perfectly resembles Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night

Weighing between 190g and 234g with a 49mm heel height

You are welcome to bring your own kitchen knife for practicing

making it suitable for portioning large proteins or slicing terrines with reduced friction

As part of the Ginso line

The combination of workhorse geometry and decorative copper damascus cladding suits general purpose kitchen tasks including slicing meat

132 mm  Blade Height at Heel

who received the Sakai Traditional Craftsman award in 1996