SAKAI TAKAYUKI Homura Guren Nakiri 180mm by Itsuo Doi when a trader named Tasaburo

when a trader named Tasaburo Shigematsu returned from Kagoshima with a unique folding knife

razor-sharp edge

one of the world’s most prestigious product design awards

Nagao Kanekoma hails from Miki City

SAKAI TAKAYUKI Homura Guren Nakiri 180mm by Itsuo Doi when a trader named TasaburoSakai Takayuki Guren Nakiri 180mm Aogami #2 (Model No. 1186) Description: Sakai Takayuki is among the most respected names in the world of Japanese knives, with over 600 years of tradition rooted in Sakai, Osaka. The workshop began in the 16th century, producing knives for cutting and trimming tobacco, and has since become one of Japans most celebrated knife makers. This knife is hand forged by Itsuo Doi, son of the legendary blacksmith Keijiro Doi,