Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Damascus Hien Kengata Yanagiba – Double-Bevel Japanese Slicing Knife with Yasuki Silver #3 Stainless Steel
The Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Damascus Hien Kengata Yanagiba is a high-end Japanese slicing knife featuring a unique sword-tip design and a double-bevel edge.
The blade is made from Ginsan (Yasuki Silver #3 Stainless Steel), a premium Japanese stainless steel known for its excellent sharpness, fine edge quality, and corrosion resistance. The Ginsan core is forged with Damascus steel outer layers, combining reliable cutting performance with a distinctive blade pattern.
The Hien Kengata Yanagiba is a Sakai Takayuki original design inspired by the elegant shape of a traditional Kengata (sword-tip) Yanagiba. Unlike conventional single-bevel Kengata Yanagiba knives, this model features a double-bevel edge, making it suitable for a wider range of users and cutting techniques.
Its thin blade profile and double-bevel construction provide smooth slicing performance for meat, fish, and other ingredients, combining the appearance of a traditional Japanese slicing knife with the versatility of a Western-style chef’s knife.
The blade is forged in Sakai by Master Blacksmith Suogo Yamatsuka of Yamatsuka Cutlery and carefully finished by skilled Sakai sharpeners.
Combining innovative design, premium Ginsan stainless steel, and traditional Sakai craftsmanship, this Hien Kengata Yanagiba offers a unique cutting experience for professional chefs and serious knife enthusiasts.
| Brand | Sakai Takayuki 堺孝行 |
| Blade Type | Kengata Yanagiba(Hien Style 飛燕) / Double bevel |
| Series | Damascus Ginsan Warikomi(Clad) |
| Blade Material |
Yasuki Ginsan/Silver Steel #3 |
| Blade Length |
14134: 270 mm/10.6" |
| Handle | Octagonal Wood Handle(Japanese Magnolia) |
| Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary, due to natural products. |
*Definition of Blade Length: the Length from top edge of the blade(tip) to Root of the steel, not top edge of the blade(tip) to the end(Ago).
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