Touroku Sakai HAP40 Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm Touroku Sakai - Element Knife Company
Touroku Sakai HAP40 Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm Touroku Sakai - Element Knife Company

Touroku Sakai HAP40 Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm

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The Touroku Sakai HAP40 Gyuto combines traditional Sakai craftsmanship with one of the highest performing modern blade steels used in Japanese kitchen knives today.

Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan, this series features a core of HAP40 semi-stainless powdered metallurgy steel clad in stainless steel for improved corrosion resistance and easier day-to-day maintenance. HAP40 is widely respected for exceptional wear resistance and edge retention, allowing the knife to maintain a sharp working edge significantly longer than most traditional knife steels while still delivering a highly refined cutting feel.

The Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent of a chef’s knife, designed to handle a wide range of kitchen tasks including vegetables, proteins, herbs, and larger prep work. Its profile supports push cutting, slicing, and controlled rocking motions while maintaining a highly versatile feel across different cutting techniques and ingredients. It is an excellent balance of agility and versatility.

The blade geometry feels thin and efficient through product while maintaining enough stability and structure for confident everyday use. Combined with HAP40’s long-lasting edge retention, the knife performs exceptionally well during extended prep sessions with reduced need for frequent sharpening.

The wa-style mono oak octagonal handle keeps the knife lightweight and balanced in hand while contributing to a more nimble, responsive cutting feel. Its understated design pairs well with the highly performance-focused nature of the blade.

For cooks who prioritize edge retention, refined cutting performance, and long-term daily usability, the Touroku Sakai HAP40 Gyuto stands out as a serious high-performance workhorse.

Note: This Knife has an exposed core of HAP40 semi-stainless steel, which is not stainless. Please follow care instructions for Carbon Steel here.

Brand Touroku Sakai
Title Touroku Sakai HAP40 Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm
Origin Touroku Sakai Hamono | Sakai City | Japan
Knife Type Gyuto
Bevel Double Bevel
Blade Geometry Full Flat | Even Taper
Edge Geometry 15° Symmetrical
Forging Construction Sanmai
Rockwell Hardness Scale 64
Blade Material Core - HAP40 Semi-Stainless | Cladding - SUS420
Blade Finish Migaki 磨, Medium Polish
Blade Length 210mm
Blade Height 45mm
Blade Thickness 2.5mm
Handle Type Hachikaku Japanese Octagon Hidden Tang
Handle Material Mono Oak
Handle Length 135mm
Total Length 355mm
Weight 5.52 oz
Engraving Touroku Sakai, 登録佐海
Mark HAP40