Sakai Takayuki factory is located in Japan, Osaka prefecture, Sakai city. By exporting to over 30 different countries, Sakai Takayuki is one of the best known producers of high-end Japanese kitchen knives. Beautiful craftmanship, extreme sharpness  and long edge retention are the reasons why Sakai Takayuki knives are used in many kitchens in Asia, Europe, USA and Australia. Each Sakai Takayuki blade is hand-sharpened which quarantees perfect cutting performance.