Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren Kengata Yanagi 300mm

Introducing Guren by Itsuo Doi.  We’re thrilled to add this beautiful collection of Homura Blue #2 Steel, double-beveled knives, forged by Master Blacksmith Itsuo Doi to our Sakai Takayuki Collection.  Guren, meaning red lotus, a name inspired by the vibrant red color of the flames generated by the rare pine charcoal that Master Blacksmith Doi uses in the forge.  Meticulously alternating between low-temperature forging, cold hammering and traditional water quenching, Doi leaves the blade with a rustic kurouchi finish and the distinct pattern left by his hammer.  The knives feature precisely even convex grinds and are finished with gorgeous octagonal burnt oak handles.

Available in the following styles:  

About this shape

Yanagi are single-edged traditional Japanese knives used in a long drawing motion to cut precise slices of sushi, sashimi and crudo and their single-edge means they are able get incredibly sharp.