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Yoshikazu Tanaka shirogami#1 sakimaru takohiki 270mm (with saya)

Regular price ¥68,000 JPY
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Specifications

Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Tanaka for the Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro brand, this 270mm sakimaru takohiki is a single-bevel knife in Shirogami #1 carbon steel. Lighter and narrower than a yanagiba, roughly 20% lighter at the same length. Where a yanagiba uses its weight to carry the blade through the cut, the takohiki's lighter build gives a finer sense of control and more feedback with every slice.

  • Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Tanaka
  • Sharpened and finished by Yamawaki Hamono
  • 264mm (10.3") actual cutting edge, 27.7mm heel height
  • Shirogami #1 (~64 HRC)
  • Octagonal magnolia handle with buffalo horn ferrule
  • For right-handed users
  • Includes magnolia saya

Details

Brand: Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
Producing area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: sakimaru takohiki
Core steel: Shirogami#1
HRC: ~64 
Steel type: carbon steel

Blade & Handle Specs

Overall length: 413mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 264mm (10.3")
Blade height at heel: 27.7mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 3.4mm
at the heel: 3.2mm
midway: 2.4mm
1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 141g
Edge/bevel: single bevel
Handle: octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: right-handed
Saya/sheath: magnolia

Notes:

  • Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.
  • The stamps on the back side (堺 義一 白一鋼 / Sakai, Yoshikazu, Shirogami#1) vary in depth and clarity between pieces.
  • Minor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives.
  • Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo
• Dispatches within 24-48 hours
• Full tracking from dispatch to delivery
• 30-day returns on unused items
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.

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