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Mr.Yasuaki Taira born in 1965. 

In 1983, after graduating from high school, he studied at the "Ajioka Cutlery Factory"  in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, where he learned to sharp knives. After that, he acquired the old-fashioned forging method under the original Morihiro woh is  his father. Today, he consistently manufactures everything from forging to sharpening in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu. Sakai's kitchen knife is basically made, and blacksmithing and sharpening are performed by different craftsmen, but he is a rare person who performs blacksmithing and sharpening by himself. In 2019, he will be certified by the Japanese Food Culture Tradition Association, which is responsible for cooking the Japan Imperial Family. He has also appeared on many televisions. Currently, his third son is entering the manufacturing site and undergoing training.

USD1,206.90
Brand New/unused, The rust-proof liquid is painted., Suitable for slicing sashimi by drawing., Fukuoka Pref., Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Wa-Gyuto, Double Edge (Bebvel), Japanese Carbon Steel, White #1 Steel , Honyaki (Mono Carbon Steel), Free forging, Traditional Water Quenching (Mono Steel), Unmeasured, Front and back Mirror finish , Wave Floating (Namiukashi), approx 205mm, approx 357mm, approx 47mm, approx 3.3mm, Octagonal ebony, 140mm, Unjoined / If you want to join, please check the joining request (free), Equipped Magnolia White Saya, Equipped Certificate, Ambidextrous, Since the blade can chip or break, do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or hard bones. , this is a high carbon steel knife, the knife rusts easily,which requires special care. Apply oil if for long-term storage. Also use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade., Professional use (for top chef ), Knife holder is not included.
Recommended for Head Chef : should also be proficient at sharpening.
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USD1,137.93
Brand New/unused, We ship with rust-stopping oil., Suitable for slicing sashimi by drawing., Fukuoka Pref., Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Wa-Gyuto, Double Edge (Bebvel), Japanese Carbon Steel, White #1 Steel , Honyaki (Mono Carbon Steel), Free forging, Traditional Water Quenching (Mono Steel), Unmeasured, Front and back Mirror finish , Wave Floating (Namiukashi), approx 206mm, approx 357mm, approx 48.3mm, approx 3.7mm, Octagonal ebony, 140mm, Unjoined / If you want to join, please check the joining request (free), Equipped Magnolia White Saya, Equipped Certificate, Ambidextrous, Since the blade can chip or break, do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or hard bones. , this is a high carbon steel knife, the knife rusts easily,which requires special care. Apply oil if for long-term storage. Also use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade., Professional use (for top chef ), Knife holder is not included.
Recommended for Head Chef : should also be proficient at sharpening.

This product is limited to one item and will not be restocked.

Out of stock

USD1,627.59 USD1,448.28
Brand New/unused, Image information takes precedence over textual information listed on the product page., We ship with rust-stopping oil., Suitable for slicing sashimi by drawing., Fukuoka Pref., Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Sakimaru Takohiki, SIngle Edge (Bebvel), Japanese Carbon Steel, White #1 Steel , Honyaki (Mono Carbon Steel), Free forging, Traditional Water Quenching (Mono Steel), HRC-61, 3 Side Mirror finish , Wave Floating (Namiukashi), approx 380mm, approx 560mm, approx 40mm, approx 4.6mm, According to image, Octagonal KABUKI special handle, Unjoined / If you want to join, please check the joining request (free), Equipped Magnolia White Saya, Right-handed, Since the blade can chip or break, do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or hard bones. , this is a high carbon steel knife, the knife rusts easily,which requires special care. Apply oil if for long-term storage. Also use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade., Professional use (for top chef ), Knife holder is not included.
Recommended for Head Chef : should also be proficient at sharpening.
Out of stock

USD1,627.59 USD1,448.28
Brand New/unused, Image information takes precedence over textual information listed on the product page., We ship with rust-stopping oil., Suitable for slicing sashimi by drawing., Fukuoka Pref., Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref), Yanagiba Kiritsuke , SIngle Edge (Bebvel), Japanese Carbon Steel, White #1 Steel , Honyaki (Mono Carbon Steel), Free forging, Traditional Water Quenching (Mono Steel), HRC-61, 3 Side Mirror finish , Mt.Fuji embossing Full and Crescent Moon, approx 380mm, approx 565mm, approx 41mm, approx 4.5mm, According to image, Octagonal KABUKI special handle, Unjoined / If you want to join, please check the joining request (free), Equipped Magnolia White Saya, Right-handed, Since the blade can chip or break, do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or hard bones. , this is a high carbon steel knife, the knife rusts easily,which requires special care. Apply oil if for long-term storage. Also use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade., Professional use (for top chef ), Knife holder is not included.
Recommended for Head Chef : should also be proficient at sharpening.
Out of stock