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Sakai Takayuki · Santoku (Compact All-Rounder)
Sakai Takayuki Tsuchime Damascus R2/SG2 Kengata Santoku 160mm
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Price gap $40 USD: Knifewear lists it for less than the dearest of 2 stores. Product prices only; shipping and taxes are extra.
| Retailer | Price | Shipping | Last checked | Store link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇨🇦KnifewearLowest listed price | $240 USDC$335 at the store · you pay in CAD | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA | Go to store | |
🇯🇵Chef Knives Japan | $280 USD¥44,000 at the store · you pay in JPY | Ships from Japan; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA | Go to store |
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Specifications
- Maker
- Sakai Takayuki
- Steel
- SG2
- Hardness
- 63 HRC
- Cladding
- stainless clad
- Finish
- Tsuchime (hammered) Damascus
- Handle
- Western (yo)
- Blade length
- 160 mm
- Total length
- 298 mm
- Weight
- 152 g
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Santoku knives of this 160mm length are small, for detail work and compact boards.
- It has a Western-style (yo) handle, the kind most cooks outside Japan are used to.
- R2/SG2 is a stainless steel, which resists rust better than carbon steel.
- It is double-bevel (sharpened on both sides), so it works for left- and right-handed cooks.
Limits to know
- A thin grind cuts easily but is not made for hard or frozen food, bones or twisting in the cut.
Written from this knife's catalog record (steel, handle, length, grind). Knife Fit has not tested it; see how we work.
Good to know for beginners
A santoku is a compact, flat all-rounder with a rounded tip that is easy to control on a smaller board. R2/SG2 is stainless, so it shrugs off a wet board. The Western yo handle gives a familiar, full grip.
In the glossary: Santoku · R2/SG2 · Western handle
Newest price check for this knife: . Catalog data last refreshed 2 Nov 2026. Knife Fit compares prices only and does not sell knives.