{"title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(223, 7, 7);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINAL CLEARANCE SALE ON ALL SAKAI TAKAYUKI KNIVES. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are excellent knives, and superb values. The big deal here is that they're made with a high tech stainless steel from Uddeholm Sweden. This is hardened to a range of 58-60 HRC, so it's very hard, and takes an amazing edge! And the factory edge is superb, ground very fine and very thin, so you get fantastic performance. The SP are the same as the standard knives, but with dimples. Do the dimples make much of a difference? A little maybe on slicers, but probably not much on the others, but they don't hurt and they're not that much more expensive so if you like them then go for it! The handles are standard European style and very light and comfortable, so these knives are also easy to use and maintenance is not a problem at all (I highly recommend the 10\" fine ceramic hone which will let you easily and safely maintain a razor sharp edge). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-petty-knife-90mm-3_5","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Petty Knife, 90mm \/ 3.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfect A perfect companion to a chef's knife or santoku. A petty knife is what the Japanese call our \"utility\" or \"paring\" knives. This is the standard \"paring knife\" size, so you really can't go wrong with this if you're looking for this style of knife, and not a \"petty\" or \"utility\" knife. As with all the Sakai Takayuki knives, I find this a great value, very well made, and with a super sharp, accurate and carefully finished edge. Made of a hard and long lasting special alloy stainless steel from Uddeholm Sweden. This is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idahone-ceramic-sharpening-rod-fine-10-26cm\" title=\"idahone canada fine ceramic hone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efine ceramic hone\u003c\/a\u003e for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. \u003cstrong\u003eFOR RIGHT HAND USE ONLY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551081160887,"sku":"SAK-10001","price":89.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_818.jpg?v=1605110232"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-petty-knife-150mm-5_9","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Petty Knife, 150mm \/ 5.9\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfect companion to a chef's knife or santoku. A petty knife is what the Japanese call our \"utility\" or \"paring\" knives. If you already own a small utility knife or just don't find that you use them much, and if you want something that can be more versatile and used like a small slicer or \"sandwich knife\", then this is the perfect length (it's long enough to be used like a small chef's knife really).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all the Sakai Takayuki knives, I find this a great value, very well made, and with a super sharp, accurate and carefully finished edge. Made of a hard and long lasting special alloy stainless steel from Uddeholm Sweden. This is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a long time before you need to think about doing any serious sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened almost entirely on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551081291959,"sku":"SAK-10004","price":104.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_819.jpg?v=1605110235"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-santoku-knife-180mm-7","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Santoku Knife, 180mm \/ 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent choice as your main go-to knife for home or professional use, and a GREAT value! This size and the super-popular santoku shape just feels great and balanced and easy to hold and handle. It's the idea size for home use, and many pros are now using santokus so it's not out of the question for a working chef or culinary school student. The straighter edge, shorter length and wider blade (compared to a traditional European-style chef's knife) mean you don't need to use a rocking motion much (and most of us at home don't do this anyway), and it's very easy to use and very sharp and quick-cutting. The handle is just the right size for the blade and the fit and finish are excellent, making this a fantastic value for someone looking for a quality true Japanese made santoku with high quality steel. Made of hard and long lasting special alloy stainless steel from Uddeholm Sweden. This is a an extremely sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551083552951,"sku":"SAK-10050","price":159.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_807.jpg?v=1605110262"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-boning-knife-japanese-hankotsu-style-150mm-5_9","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Boning Knife, Japanese Hankotsu Style, 150mm \/ 5.9\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eHankotsu style boning knife. Strong and sturdy for cutting meat away from bones (like a standard western-style \"boning knife\" -- it's NOT for cutting through bones). Like the honesuki style boning knife, this is a thick blade and a pretty serious piece of metal! It's not like a Western (German) style flexible boning knife -- the blade is really thick and stiff, but the edge is still remarkably sharp, so the knife is tough, but still effective. An interesting and useful knife, and a style that seems to be gaining more traction among my professional chef customers. The handle is nice and beefy to allow for good leverage and control while boning, and the fit and finish are excellent, making this a great value for someone looking for a quality true Japanese-style boning knife with high quality steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious \"re-sharpening\" or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened almost entirely on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR RIGHT HAND USE ONLY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551083815095,"sku":"SAK-10051","price":184.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_808.jpg?v=1605110265"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-chef-s-knife-240mm-9_5","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Chef's Knife, 240mm \/ 9.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent choice as your main weapon of choice for home or professional use, especially if you're looking for something a bit larger than the typical 8\" chef's knife or 7\" santoku. This size is the #1 choice for professional chefs, so it's definitely a great choice for the working chef, culinary school student, or home cook looking for a longer knife to add to a growing collection... it's not that big really, and being thin and light and super sharp in the Japanese tradition, it's really doesn't \"feel\" especially big in your hand and in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is just the right size for the blade and the fit and finish are excellent, making this a fantastic value for someone looking for a quality Japanese made knife with high quality steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the fine Idahone ceramic hone (see below) for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious \"re-sharpening\" or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551084568759,"sku":"SAK-10013","price":224.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_804.jpg?v=1605110271"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-sp-petty-knife-150mm-5_9","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Petty Knife, 150mm \/ 5.9\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfect companion to a chef's knife or santoku. A petty knife is what the Japanese call our \"utility\" or \"paring\" knives. If you already own a small utility knife or just don't find that you use them much, and if you want something that can be more versatile and used like a small slicer or \"sandwich knife\", then this is the perfect length (it's long enough to be used like a small chef's knife really). These rectangular dimples also look REALLY cool and match the rest of the set and don't add much to the cost, so it's nice to treat yourself to this little luxury if you like the look. As with all the Sakai Takayuki knives, I find this a great value, very well made, and with a super sharp, accurate and carefully finished edge. This is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen. Note: dimples are only on the one (front) side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the Idahone fine ceramic hone for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a long time before you need to think about doing any serious re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened almost entirely on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551084896439,"sku":"SAK-10204","price":117.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_801.jpg?v=1605110273"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-sp-slicer-knife-270mm-10_6","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Slicer Knife, 270mm \/ 10.6\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese equivalent of our traditional carving knife. A great addition to a growing knife collection, and an important tool in the kit of any working chef. This 270mm size is a popular choice for professional chefs and other users who might already be using a larger chef's knife and so find the extra length of the 270mm slicer worthwhile. For most home users though, I'd definitely recommend the 240mm (9.5\") length. Great for slicing big meats, vegetables and fruits. Some people even end up using these knives are all-around kitchen tools because they're so comfortable to handle and slice so well (though for tougher items I'd still recommend a proper chef's knife).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is low profile, thin, flexible and extremely sharp -- a true high quality slicer. As with all Sakai Takayuki knives, I find the fit and finish and overall quality excellent, and the edge is very, very sharp and precisely ground and finished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: dimples are only on the one (front) side.\u003cbr\u003eComes in a nice box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious \"re-sharpening\" or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened in the traditional Japanese style, that is, almost entirely on the right side, which means it's \u003cstrong\u003enot really suitable for left-handed use\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551086010551,"sku":"SAK-10224","price":237.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_799.jpg?v=1605110279"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-sp-boning-knife-honesuki-dimple-150mm-5_9","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Boning Knife, Honesuki, Dimple, 150mm \/ 5.9\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis style of boning knife has a thicker blade, and is the traditional Japanese shape for a boning knife (triangular shape), normally used for taking apart a chicken. And it's definitely gaining in popularity here... it's quite useful and versatile, with the shorter length and straighter blade edge. This is a seriously heavy-duty knife with a thick and extra-strong blade, and a very beefy larger-than-standard sized handle so you have a superb grip. This may seem like a \"small\" blade... in your hand it does NOT seem small!! With the thick and yet very sharp blade, heavy duty construction and dimples, this is a really great tool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen. Note: dimples are only on the one (front) side. Comes in a beautiful gift box. I'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a long time before you need to think about doing any serious re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance. Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened in the traditional Japanese style, that is, almost entirely on the right side, which means it's not suitable for left-handed use. And when you maintain it, you should concentrate your sharpening and honing efforts on the right side of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551123431607,"sku":"SAK-10241","price":177.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_816.jpg?v=1605110640"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-slicer-knife-240mm-9_5","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Slicer Knife, 240mm \/ 9.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese equivalent of our traditional carving knife. A great addition to a growing knife collection, and an important tool in the kit of any working chef. This 240mm size is the most popular, but many professional chefs still prefer to go to the longer 270mm version... for some and most other uses, I'd say the 240 is still plenty long, but I guess it would depend on the length of your chef's knife -- if you're already using a 240mm chef's knife, the 270mm slicer might make more sense. Great for slicing big meats, vegetables and fruits. Some people even end up using these knives are all-around kitchen tools because they're so comfortable to handle and slice so well (though for tougher items I'd still recommend a proper chef's knife). The blade is low profile, thin, flexible and extremely sharp -- a true high quality slicer. As with all Sakai Takayuki knives, I find the fit and finish and overall quality excellent, and the edge is very, very sharp and precisely ground and finished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious \"re-sharpening\" or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. And when you maintain it, you should concentrate your sharpening and honing efforts on the right side of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551123628215,"sku":"SAK-10023","price":182.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_805.jpg?v=1605110643"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-sp-petty-knife-120mm-4_75","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Petty Knife, 120mm \/ 4.75\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfect A perfect companion to a chef's knife or santoku. A petty knife is what the Japanese call our \"utility\" or \"paring\" knives. This is the ideal size in my opinion -- it's small enough to use like a standard paring knife, so if you already use a santoku (which is already shorter than a standard chef's knife) or a small chef's knife (say 8\"), then I think this is a great length. These rectangular dimples also look REALLY cool and match the rest of the set and don't add much to the cost, so it's nice to treat yourself to this little luxury if you like the look. As with all the Sakai Takayuki knives, I find this a great value, very well made, and with a super sharp, accurate and carefully finished edge. This is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen. Note: dimples are only on the one (front) side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the fine Idahone ceramic hone for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a long time before you need to think about doing any serious re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened almost entirely on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551123824823,"sku":"SAK-10202","price":104.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_800.jpg?v=1605110646"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-sp-slicer-knife-240mm-9_5","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Slicer Knife, 240mm \/ 9.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese equivalent of our traditional carving knife. A great addition to a growing knife collection, and an important tool in the kit of any working chef. This 240mm size is the most popular, but many professional chefs still prefer to go to the longer 270mm version... for some and most other uses, I'd say the 240 is still plenty long, but I guess it would depend on the length of your chef's knife -- if you're already using a 240mm chef's knife, the 270mm slicer might make more sense. Great for slicing big meats, vegetables and fruits. Some people even end up using these knives are all-around kitchen tools because they're so comfortable to handle and slice so well (though for tougher items I'd still recommend a proper chef's knife). The blade is low profile, thin, flexible and extremely sharp -- a true high quality slicer. As with all Sakai Takayuki knives, I find the fit and finish and overall quality excellent, and the edge is very, very sharp and precisely ground and finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: dimples are only on the one (front) side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes in a very nice box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious \"re-sharpening\" or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened in the traditional Japanese style, that is, almost entirely on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. And when you maintain it, you should concentrate your sharpening and honing efforts on the right side of the blade. Of course if you sharpen both sides you're free to change the edge to a more symmetrical bevel, or even to a left-handed bevel (this is also more easily accomplished quickly and easily if you have an electric knife sharpener with a coarse stage, or a coarse sharpening stone). Or you can bring it to a professional knife sharpening service (a GOOD one that you trust!) who can re-grind the edge however you'd like. A symmetrical right\/left bevel (good for left or right hand use) in my opinion really won't diminish the performance much if you maintain it, so that's also a good option if you're left-handed or just want something easier to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551123923127,"sku":"SAK-10223","price":216.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_798.jpg?v=1605110648"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-sp-chef-s-knife-210mm-8_25","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Chef's Knife, 210mm \/ 8.25\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent choice as the main all-around knife for home or professional use. This size just feels great and balanced and easy to hold and handle. It's the idea size for home use, and many pros are now using 8\" knives too, so it's not out of the question for a working chef or culinary school student. The handle is just the right size for the blade and the fit and finish are excellent, making this a fantastic value for someone looking for a quality Japanese made knife with high quality steel and those cool square dimples (granton edge) which help reduce resistance, allowing you to get extra thin slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: dimples are only on the one (front) side. \u003cbr\u003eApprox. weight: approx. 179g Comes in a very nice box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the Idahone fine ceramic hone for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a long time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37551124152503,"sku":"SAK-10212","price":173.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/t_796.jpg?v=1605110654"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-santoku-black-micarta-handle-180mm-10152","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Santoku, Black Micarta Handle, 180mm \/ 7.1\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent choice if you're looking for a high-end made-in-Japan santoku that is easy to live with and won't break the bank. The 7.1\" (180mm) blade is made of hard high-end Uddeholm Swedish stain-resistant steel, and the edge is precision ground and finished so it's crazy sharp and looks great. The handle is just the right size for the blade and the fit and finish are excellent, making this a fantastic value for someone looking for a quality Japanese made knife with high quality steel that has great edge retention without being too difficult to keep sharp or to maintain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel is also not too fragile, so it's much less likely to crack or chip and be difficult to sharpen compared to some of the more exotic Japanese knife choices. These handles are also amazing, as they are made of black Micarta and so have a fantastic look and feel to them. Micarta is resin-impregnated linen composite cured under pressure and high temperature to make a very strong, water resistant and durable material (similar to carbon fibre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super-sharp and high quality santoku that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a nice black box as pictured, so it also makes an impressive gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idahone-ceramic-sharpening-rod-fine-10-26cm\" title=\"Idahone Fine Ceramic Hone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIdahone fine ceramic hone\u003c\/a\u003e for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious true re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge. And if you're looking for a blade guard for storage or transportation, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wusthof-blade-guard-wide-up-to-8-inch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis one is the closest fit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. It's not a drastic\/large bevel though, so you can certainly re-profile it yourself with stones if you're good at sharpening, or any good professional knife sharpening service can also easily do this for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSakai Takayuki # 10152\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37817300189367,"sku":"SAK-10152","price":196.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/knife_5784b114-485b-4fb8-a7e0-2336cd6c41b3.jpg?v=1609092039"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-petty-knife-black-micarta-handle-150mm-10160","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Petty Knife, Black Micarta Handle, 150mm \/ 5.9\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a super handy knife to have in your home kitchen! I love my 150mm petty knife and use it all the time: I find the Japanese \"petty knife\" shape more useful and versatile than the European \"utility knife\" shape because a petty knife is shaped like a small chef knife and less like a dagger, so you can absolutely just use it like a mini-chef-knife. The 5.9\" (150mm) blade is made of reasonably hard high-end Uddeholm Swedish stain-resistant steel, and the edge is precision ground and finished so it's crazy sharp and looks great. The handle is just the right size for the blade and the fit and finish are excellent, making this a fantastic value for someone looking for a quality Japanese made knife with high quality steel that has great edge retention without being too difficult to keep sharp or to maintain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel used is also not too fragile, so it's much less likely to crack or chip and be difficult to sharpen compared to some Japanese knife choices. These handles are also amazing, as they are made of black Micarta and so have a fantastic look and feel to them. Micarta is resin-impregnated linen composite cured under pressure and high temperature to make a very strong, water resistant and durable material (similar to carbon fibre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super-sharp and high quality utility knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a nice black box as pictured, so it also makes an impressive gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/idahone-ceramic-sharpening-rod-fine-10-26cm\" title=\"Idahone Fine Ceramic Hone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIdahone fine ceramic hone\u003c\/a\u003e for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious true re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge. And if you're looking for a blade guard for storage or transportation, \u003ca title='wusthof blade guard canada, narrow 8\"' href=\"\/products\/wusthof-blade-guard-narrow-up-to-8-inches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis one is the closest fit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. It's not a drastic\/large bevel though, so you can certainly re-profile it yourself with stones if you're good at sharpening, or any good professional knife sharpening service can also easily do this for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSakai Takayuki # 10160\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37817377620151,"sku":"SAK-10160","price":142.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/knife_cd9a07c1-d689-4eca-8a2c-462995c6939b.jpg?v=1609092172"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-grand-chef-chefs-knife-wine-red-micarta-handle-210mm-8-25","title":"Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Chef's Knife, Wine-Red Micarta Handle, 210mm \/ 8.25\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eI really like these knives because the blade quality is just superb and yet they're still a great value and not overpriced. You get a standard chef knife size and shape made of an excellent Uddeholm Swedish stain-resistant steel, and the edge is precision ground and finished so it's crazy sharp and looks great. The handle is just the right size for the blade and the fit and finish are excellent, making this a fantastic value for someone looking for a quality Japanese made knife with high quality steel that has great edge retention without being too difficult to keep sharp and to maintain. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese handles are also amazing, as they are made of wine-red Micarta and so have a fantastic look and feel to them. Micarta is resin-impregnated linen composite cured under pressure and high temperature to make a very strong, water resistant and durable material (similar to carbon fibre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super-sharp and high quality knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a nice black box as pictured, so it also makes an awesome gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Grand Chef series knives are made from high quality Bohler N685 stainless steel. This is a martensitic chromium stainless steel with added molybdenum and vanadium, which results in high hardness and good wear resistance, with excellent corrosion resistance -- an ideal steel for durable and sharp kitchen knives! Grand Chef blades are hard and tough with long lasting edges. HRC approx. 59-60 for sharpness and ease of maintenance and sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend the \u003ca title=\"Idahone Fine Ceramic Hone\" href=\"\/products\/idahone-ceramic-sharpening-rod-fine-10-26cm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIdahone fine ceramic hone\u003c\/a\u003e for regular\/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious true re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge. And if you're looking for a blade guard for storage or transportation, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wusthof-blade-guard-wide-up-to-10-inch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis one is the closest fit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: This knife is sharpened mostly on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. It's not a drastic\/large bevel though, so you can certainly re-profile it yourself with stones if you're good at sharpening, or any good professional knife sharpening service can also easily do this for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSakai Takayuki # 10158\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40789386952887,"sku":"SAK-10158","price":174.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/3177\/8231\/products\/10158.jpg?v=1632748141"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.paulsfinest.com\/collections\/sakai-takayuki-grand-chef\/paring-petty-utility-knives.oembed","provider":"PaulsFinest.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}