Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren Gyuto 225 mm

The Sakai Takayuki Homura Guren series features top-quality Kurouchi knives, skillfully hammer-forged by master blacksmith Itsuo Doi using Blue 2 steel. These knives combine distinctive yet time-tested designs with hand-hammered finishes and convex grinds, making them both beautiful and highly efficient.

Itsuo Doi, the son of the renowned blacksmith Keijiro Doi, continues a family legacy of crafting exceptional hand-forged knives for over 70 years. Each knife bears the Doi family emblem near the logo as a mark of authenticity.

The Guren, or Red Lotus series, draws inspiration from the vivid red flames produced by burning fine pine charcoal in the Doi forge.

Crafted from Aoko, or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.2 Steel, these knives are made with the famous Yasugi steel, a high-carbon steel known for its superior quality, specifically developed for tools and knives.

The handles are made from half-rounded, octagonal oak wood, finished with a burnt and dyed Japanese lacquer (Urushi), reflecting traditional Japanese aesthetics.

[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Aoki Hamono Co.,Ltd. (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : High Carbon Steel [Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) 2 steel]
- Handle Material : Japanese Lacquered (Urushi-dyed) Oak handle Burnt Finish
- Knife Type : Kengata-Gyuto Knife
- Blade Length : 225mm (8.9in.)
- Total Length : 375mm (14.8in.)
- Weight : 250g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)