Forged by master blacksmith Itsuo Doi for Sakai Takayuki this is a bold and stylish petty with an excellent convex grind, intricate and detailed hand hammered finish and is a knife very much for those who like a feeling of weight!
Note: This knife does not include a saya.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 144mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 280mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 2.67mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 34.2mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 107 grams
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
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This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.
Read the carbon steel care guide - Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Burnt Finish Octagonal Urushi Oak
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: SAK-0010
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife

Due to the height and thickness of this blade, only a petty sized blade guard fits this knife.
Blacksmith Profile
Itsuo Doi for Sakai Takayuki
For more than 50 years, Doi San has been making top class knives.