What is a Sakimaru Takohiki used for?

["Sashimi Slicing"] It is a foundational profile in Japanese kitchens and a popular pick at Knives and Stones for both home cooks and professionals.

What size Sakimaru Takohiki should I choose?

Sizes vary by maker and intended use. Browse our Sakimaru Takohiki range at Knives and Stones to compare lengths, weights, and steel choices side by side.

How do I care for a Sakimaru Takohiki knife?

Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent, then dry immediately — never leave a Japanese knife soaking or air-drying on a rack. Avoid the dishwasher entirely. Use a wood or soft-plastic cutting board (not glass, ceramic, or stone) to preserve the edge. For sharpening, use whetstones in the 1000-grit range for maintenance and 3000–6000 grit for finishing. Carbon-steel blades benefit from a thin coat of food-safe camellia or mineral oil between uses to prevent oxidation.

Sakimaru Takohiki

Q: What is a Sakimaru Takohiki?

A Sakimaru Takohiki (先丸蛸引き) is The Sakimaru Takohiki (先丸蛸引き) is a single-bevel sashimi knife — a takohiki (the straight, Kanto-style slicer) finished with a gently rounded "sakimaru" tip (先 saki = tip, 丸 maru = round) instead of the takohiki's square tip or the yanagiba's sharp point. Its long, flat single-bevel blade and concave back (urasuki) draw a clean, uninterrupted slice through raw fish in one smooth pull, and the rounded tip is elegant and safe for plating and finishing a cut. Most run 270–330mm. It does the same job as a yanagiba, but its distinctive rounded tip and Kanto heritage earn it a profile of its own..

先丸蛸引き

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The Sakimaru Takohiki (先丸蛸引き) is a single-bevel sashimi knife — a takohiki (the straight, Kanto-style slicer) finished with a gently rounded "sakimaru" tip (先 saki = tip, 丸 maru = round) instead of the takohiki's square tip or the yanagiba's sharp point. Its long, flat single-bevel blade and concave back (urasuki) draw a clean, uninterrupted slice through raw fish in one smooth pull, and the rounded tip is elegant and safe for plating and finishing a cut. Most run 270–330mm. It does the same job as a yanagiba, but its distinctive rounded tip and Kanto heritage earn it a profile of its own.

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Byakko - 300mm Sakimaru Takobiki by Kenji Togashi

Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi White 2 Sakimaru 330mm

Byakko - 270mm Sakimaru Takobiki by Kenji Togashi

Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Sakimaru Yanagiba 270mm

Nakagawa Blue 1 Kasumi Sakimaru Yanagiba 300/330 mm

Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus Sakimaru Yanagiba 270 / 300 / 330 mm

Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm Mirror Polished

Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm Mirror Polished Ebony by Hatsukokoro

Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Yanagiba 270 / 300 / 330 mm Mirror Polished Finish, Left-Handed

Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Sakimaru Yanagiba 270mm Old Stock

Yamawaki Ginsan Sakimaru Yanagiba 360mm Mirror Polished

Yamawaki Ginsan Sakimaru Oozori Yanagiba 300mm Mirror Polished

Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi White 2 Sakimaru 300mm

Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai (2 layer) Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm Mirror Polish

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki Mt. Fuji Hamon Sakimaru Takohiki 300mm Hand Sharpened Kasumi Finish

Exotic: Genkai Masakuni (玄海正國) White 2 Mizu-Honyaki Sakimaru Takohiki 270mm Old Stock

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda White #1 Mizu-Honyaki Sakimaru Takohiki 330mm Fujisan Hamon

Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai (2 layer) Sakimaru Takobiki 270mm Mirror Polish

Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Sakimaru Takobiki 270mm Mirror Polish

Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 300

Nakagawa Blue 1 Sakimaru Yanagiba 270 / 300 / 330 mm (wide version)

Shigeki Tanaka VG10 Damascus Sakimaru-Takobiki 300mm w/ Saya

Nigara Blue 2 Honyaki Mt Fuji Hamon Sakimaru 300mm

Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Sakimaru Takobiki Yanagiba 330mm

Nakagawa VG10 Sakimaru Takobiki 270mm Mirror Polish

Sakai Takayuki Rinka Ginsan Sakimaru Tokobiki 390mm with Waka Engraving

Nakagawa White Steel Honyaki Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm Mirror Polish

Nakagawa White Steel Honyaki Sakimaru Takobiki 270mm Mirror Polish

Sakai Takayuki Shiden Ginsan Sakimaru Tokobiki 300mm

Nigara Blue/White Steel Corelss Etched Black Damascus Sakimaru Yanagiba 330mm with Octagonal Corian Handle

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