Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Honesuki Maru – High Carbon Japanese Steel Poultry Knife
The Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Honesuki Maru is a Japanese poultry knife designed for chicken preparation and detailed meat processing.
The blade is made from High Carbon Japanese Steel (Nihonkou), offering excellent sharpness, good edge retention, and easy sharpening. It provides an affordable option for users who want to experience the characteristics of traditional Japanese carbon steel knives.
The Honesuki Maru is a traditional Japanese poultry knife featuring a curved blade profile, designed for precise chicken preparation, separating joints, and working around bones. Compared with the Honesuki Kaku, the Maru style offers a different blade geometry and handling feel preferred by some professional chefs.
This model is suitable for users who appreciate the control and cutting performance of a Japanese poultry knife while enjoying the practical advantages of carbon steel at an accessible price.

| Brand | Sakai Takayuki 堺孝行 |
| Blade Type | Honesuki Knife Maru type/Double bevel *Right-biased bevel |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Japanese Steel (SK Steel) |
| Blade Length |
15051:150 mm/5.9" |
| Handle |
Reinforced Composite Wood with Bolster |
*Definition of Blade Length :the Length from top edge of the blade to the end.
** This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust.
===IMPORTANT notes before purchase!!!===
1.Import duties, taxes(VAT,GST,etc.) and Handling Charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
2. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchasing.
We cannot accept any return or cancellation, due to such duties unpaid in your country.