Sakai Kyuba Knife Set: Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty – Olive Green
$940
Quality in cut. Beauty in design. Drawing from a 600 year old blacksmithing tradition, The Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 kitchen knife set is designed to intensify pleasure from cooking. The three knives: Chef’s, Vegetable and Paring knife are the only 3 knives you will ever need. The blades are set in a premium-cut, waterproof stabilised maple burl wood dyed an Olive Green colour. The knives come in a handcrafted, minimalist wooden box wrapped in a unique illustration strip. The set comes with a lifetime guarantee.
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Technical Spec
Color | Olive Green |
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Maker | Oishya |
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Handle Waterproof | Yes |
Knife Bevel | Double |
Knife Purpose | Daily Knife, Fish, Meat, Pairing & Peeling, Veggies |
Hand Feature | Ambidextrous |
Made in | Japan |
Knife Weight | 411g |
Boxed weight | 1726g |
What is Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 ?
Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 is the name of our line of Japanese kitchen knives. Under the Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 brand lies the artistry of one of the most famous blade masters in Sakai (Osaka Prefecture), Japan, drawing from over 600 years old blacksmithing tradition.

What are Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 blades made from?
Sakai Kyuba blades are handcrafted with the premium Japanese VG10 high-carbon stainless steel by a skilled Japanese blacksmith in Sakai, a small village in Osaka.VG10 is a cutlery grade stainless steel, the name stands for V Gold 10 (“gold” meaning quality). It offers an excellent balance between toughness, durability, and razor sharpness. It has higher carbon content than some other premium brands, which helps the edge stay noticeably sharper for a longer time.Our blades are 46 layers of Damascus steel. To form a pattern at least two different steels are forged welded together (hammered together at forging temperatures) and then folded multiple times to produce layers.
Where are Sakai Kyuba knives made?
Every single Saki Kyuba 堺久馬 blade has been meticulously handmade, forged and hand-polished in Japan by master craftsmen in Sakai. Whilst the beautiful handles are crafted by artisans in Europe using limited European maple burl.How long will my knife stay sharp?
This really depends on how often you use the knife, how you care for it and what items you’re cutting. In general, Japanese knives tend to hold their edge longer than Western knives. In other words, Japanese knives stay sharper longer than their Western counterparts. When tested, Sakai Kyuba knives outperformed brands that cost much more. We estimate that for a person cooking 5 times a week, Sakai Kyuba knives will stay sharp for around 4-8 months. However, no knife — including ours — will stay sharp forever. Which is why we provide a variety of sharpening stones, so when the blade starts to dull, you can sharpen it easily at your home in 5-10 minutes. Otherwise, check out our recommended trusted knife sharpening services.Does it make sense to buy one knife first, and not a set?
If you can't afford or do not want to commit to buying a set immediately, the single most important tool in your kitchen is The Gyuto - The Chef’s Knife. It’s the workhorse you reach for most often. Investing in one great knife now will change your cooking for life and make it a pleasure rather than a chore. Our Sakai Kyuba Gyuto can do 99% of your kitchen cutting. Another option for a daily knife is Santoku knife. However, if you're looking for an ultimate experience, you should consider investing in a 3-pieces set; including The Petty (Paring/Utility Knife), Nakiri (Veggie/Fruit Knife) in addition to The Gyuto (The Chef’s Knife).Do these knives require special care?
Sakai Kyuba knives are extremely durable and easy to care for. However, any knife, even a premium one needs sharpening at some point. As a good habit, you should sharpen them regularly and dry them immediately after use. These are 3 general rules you should follow:- Don’t put your knife in a dishwasher.
- Store your knives either on the magnetic knife strip, knife stand, or sheathed in the utensil drawer.
- Don’t slide your knife, blade down, across the cutting board to clear away what you just chopped.
How does your lifetime warranty and trial work?
We’re 100% confident you’ll love your Oishya knives. Here at Oishya we make sure that the products we send to you are checked for exceptional quality and that the packaging is always secure and sturdy, so that you receive undamaged, high quality goods which will last a lifetime. We believe our customers should not worry about buying premium products online, this is why our Sakai Kyuba x Oishya range comes with a lifetime guarantee. We're also giving our customers 50-day in-home trial. If for any reason you're not satisfied, just send it back for a full refund. No questions asked.What is oak bog wood?
Bog wood comes from trees that have been buried in peat bogs and preserved from decay by the acidic and anaerobic bog conditions. This wood ranges in age from 2,500 to 5,000 years. Bog oak is known for its exceptional strength and often used to make luxury furniture and interiors. Its age and living conditions give it a unique character and rich natural colour variation determined by its age. Its colour gradually darkens with age going from a light, golden brown to an almost ebony-black colour.10 reviews for Sakai Kyuba Knife Set: Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty – Olive Green
- Damage caused by normal wear and tear, accident or negligence.
- Damage caused by improper use (knocks, dents, crushing, drops, etc.).
- Damage due to loss, theft, fire or other causes beyond our control.
- Damage caused by commercial, professional, or workplace use.
- Damage due to improper storage.
Dylan (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
George –
Wow, just wow! I had my reservations about this set. It’s pretty expensive. But I did some digigng around. I even contacted the japanese blacksmith – Kamila, the owner of Oishya – gave me.
For genuine Japanses steel with georgeous stabilised wood handles that’s cheap! Thank you!
Julia Sy –
// Review originally appeared on Google Business Reviews //
The quality of these handmade knifes is fantastic!! The customer support is super quick, helpful and friendly. I really love the history of the female samurai behind the knifes. It’s run by women competing in a Male dominated field. I really love to support them 🙂
Coral M –
// Review originally appeared on Google Business Reviews //
Gorgeous knives. The details and the craftsmanship really shows. I can’t wait to own one one day!
Stefany Barker –
// Review originally appeared on Google Business Reviews //
Unique, high quality knives that really stand on their own as a work of art in your kitchen. I’m confident you won’t be disappointed!
Marcin Kot –
// Review originally appeared on Trustpilot //
Very good knives,very good quality, even an amateur will feel the difference. Worth the money.
David Vu –
// Review originally appeared on Google Business Reviews //
Glad we got this knife! We got these as a gift and these are seriously the sharpest, highest quality knives we have ever owned! The craftsmanship is top notch, its cuts pretty much every meat, veggie, fruit you could imagine effortless and with ease. I am a customer for life, will want to get more to gift for other friends and family!
James E –
// Review originally appeared on Trustpilot //
Fantastic set of knives every cook should treat themselves too.
I was looking for a new knife set, my old set was almost 20 years old and struggling to retain a sharp edge so after spending a good bit of time researching knifes and in the end I opted to go Japanese and purchased the 3 Sakai Kyuba x Oishya set. They are not cheap!
The knifes are beautiful to look at, light to handle and gosh they are sharp. They make preparing food a pleasure the ease they slice through vegetables and meat is incredible. After using these I’ll never be able to use a cheap knife again to cook. There is a saying in life you get what you pay for and buy cheap buy twice. They are expensive but if you enjoy cooking they are absolutely worth it.
Saj Hussain –
// Review originally appeared on Google Business Reviews //
Awesome quality knives
Kayden (verified owner) –
Good service.