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Yakitoriguy x Sakai Takayuki Wa-Garasuki 180mm Yakitori Knife VG10 Suminagashi Urushi Oak Handle

$265.00
$265.00
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Multipurpose knife made in collaboration with Yakitoriguy and Sakai Takayuki, this light wa-garasuki is a great addition to the smaller honesuki kaku.

In addition to being a great butchery and cooked meat knife it is able to do smaller vegetable prep such as green onions, mushrooms, everything you might want to add to your konro grill.

While garasuki and honesuki kaku are typically intended for poultry butchery this one also does great with lots of other meats; steaks, chops, turkeys wherever a nimble hard worker is needed. Avoid going through thick bones with this knife, best to work at joints and muscle seams. 

Right hand biased suminagashi clad VG10 stainless blade with octagonal Yakiurushi finished burnt oak handle, made in Japan. 



About This Knife

Butchery Knife

Built for tough butchery work.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Convex Grind

Super smooth cutting feel.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Kaku

The Honesuki Kaku is a Japanese poultry boning knife in the Kansai style, featuring a stiff, triangular blade and pointed tip. Designed for breaking down whole chickens, it excels at navigating joints and tight spaces with precision. Its rigid spine and fine tip give it strength and accuracy, making it ideal for separating meat from bone without excess flex.

Listed Length: 180mm
Total Length: 328mm
Edge Length: 178mm
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 2.78mm
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Type: VG10
Steel Hardness (HRC):
Reactive: Less Attention
Handle Type: Japanese (wa)
Handle Material: Burnt Oak Handle

  • This is a stainless steel knife made from thin, hard steel.
  • Hand wash and towel dry after use. Do not air dry or use the dishwasher. Regular neglect can lead to oxidation.
  • Avoid twisting, scraping, or use on dense or hard foods and surfaces to avoid early dulling and edge damage. If you wouldn't bite into it, don't cut it with this knife.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards only. Do not use bamboo, cheap plastics or metal cutting boards.

Dive Deeper

Medium-Fine finish - Japanese

We recommend sharpening by hand using whetstones starting around 1000 grit progressing to at least 4000 for this steel type and edge geometry. Finish with a monodiachrome strop for a smooth cut with a substantial bite. Finer finishes are possible, but the knife may slide on smooth foods and overall edge retention may suffer. During repair, use a super coarse stone to pass chips quickly to help keep flat bevels.

  • Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized systems.
  • Strops and ceramic honing rods are preferred for as-needed edge maintenance. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.

Sharpening Supplies

Stones & Accessories selected specifically for this knife.

Arato-kun #220 Extra Coarse Grit Whetstone

Arato-kun #220 Extra Coarse Grit Whetstone

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$34.00
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Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

$74.00
$74.00
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Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 4000 Grit Yellow Semi-Hard Resinoid Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 4000 Grit Yellow Semi-Hard Resinoid Japanese Whetstone

$82.00
$82.00
Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone Stone NO Wooden Base

Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone Stone NO Wooden Base

$58.00
$58.00
Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone With Nagura Stone and Wooden Base

Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone With Nagura Stone and Wooden Base

$62.00
$62.00
Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome™ Precharged Deburring Strop

Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome™ Precharged Deburring Strop

$40.00
$40.00



VG10

Carbon (C): 0.95–1.05% | Chromium (Cr): 14.5–15.5% | Molybdenum (Mo): 0.9–1.2% | Vanadium (V): 0.1–0.3% | Cobalt (Co): 1.3–1.5%

VG‑10 is a cobalt‑bearing stainless famed for combining hardness (~60–62 HRC), corrosion resistance, and fine sharpening response. It takes a very refined edge and holds it well; micro‑chipping can occur on thin edges but is manageable with sound geometry.